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idóneo

suitable

adjective ee-DOH-neh-oh Rare

Origin: From Latin idoneus (fit, appropriate).

Also means

ideal

Usage Note

Idóneo is a formal adjective meaning 'perfectly suited for a purpose' — stronger than adecuado (adequate) and more precisely 'the ideal fit.' It is common in job listings (el candidato idóneo) and legal or bureaucratic language. The stress accent on the ó is required to mark the word as proparoxytone (stress on the antepenultimate syllable).

Examples

"Es el candidato idóneo para el puesto."

Natural Translation

He is the ideal candidate for the position.

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