What is the Spanish word for "generic"?

Learn how to say "generic" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

generic

Spanish

genérico

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Alternative translations of "generic"

común
general
ordinario
típico

Examples of how to use "generic" in Spanish

English
I bought the generic brand to save money.
Spanish
Compré la marca genérica para ahorrar dinero.
English
This brand makes generic phone chargers.
Spanish
Esta marca fabrica cargadores de teléfono genéricos.
English
She bought generic cereal to save money.
Spanish
Ella compró cereal genérico para ahorrar dinero.
English
The story felt generic and predictable.
Spanish
La historia se sintió genérica y predecible.
English
Doctors sometimes prescribe generic medication instead.
Spanish
Los médicos a veces prescriben medicamentos genéricos en su lugar.

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