esporádico
sporadic
adjective es-poh-RAH-dee-koh Rare
Origin: From Greek sporadikos 'scattered', from speirein 'to sow'.
Also means
occasional
Usage Note
Esporádico describes something that occurs irregularly and infrequently, without a fixed pattern. The feminine form is esporádica. The adverb is esporádicamente. It is a common adjective in medical contexts (síntomas esporádicos) and journalism (violencia esporádica).
Examples
"Los cortes de luz son esporádicos en esta zona."
Natural Translation
Power outages are sporadic in this area.
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