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inusual

unusual

adjective ee-noo-SWAHL Rare

Also means

uncommon

Usage Note

Inusual is the standard formal adjective for 'unusual' and does not change for gender (un caso inusual / una situación inusual). Its close synonym insólito carries a stronger sense of 'unheard-of' or 'extraordinary'. Poco habitual is a common informal paraphrase. Not to be confused with ilusual (not a word).

Examples

"Es inusual ver nieve en esta ciudad."

Natural Translation

It is unusual to see snow in this city.

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