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A clear glass jar filled completely to the very top with bright red liquid, contrasting with an empty jar nearby to emphasize the state of being 100% full.

completamente

/kom-pleh-tah-men-teh/

AdverbA2
completely?to the fullest extent
Also:entirely?in every way,totally?informal, for emphasis,fully?to the full amount

📝 In Action

El vaso está completamente vacío.

A2

The glass is completely empty.

Estoy completamente seguro de mi respuesta.

B1

I am completely sure of my answer.

Olvidé completamente su cumpleaños.

B1

I completely forgot his birthday.

La situación ha cambiado completamente.

B2

The situation has changed completely.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • totalmente (totally)
  • enteramente (entirely)
  • por completo (completely)

Antonyms

  • parcialmente (partially)
  • a medias (halfway, partially)

Common Collocations

  • completamente de acuerdo – in complete agreement
  • completamente diferente – completely different
  • completamente nuevo – completely new
  • completamente loco – completely crazy

💡 Grammar Points

What is an Adverb?

Words like 'completamente' are adverbs. They describe how an action is done or add intensity to another word. Think of them as adding detail, like saying 'run quickly' instead of just 'run'.

The '-mente' Trick

In Spanish, you can often turn an adjective (a describing word) into an adverb by adding '-mente' to the end of its feminine form. 'Completa' (complete) becomes 'completamente' (completely). It's just like adding '-ly' in English!

❌ Common Pitfalls

Placement Matters

Mistake: "Using 'completo' instead of 'completamente'. For example, 'Estoy completo seguro.'"

Correction: The correct way is 'Estoy completamente seguro.' You need the '-mente' ending to describe *how* you feel (completely sure), not just to describe a thing.

⭐ Usage Tips

For Emphasis

Use 'completamente' to make your point stronger. If you're not just tired but really tired, you can say 'Estoy completamente agotado' (I'm completely exhausted).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: completamente

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'completamente' most naturally?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

completo/a(complete, full) - adjective
completar(to complete, to finish) - verb
el complemento(complement, accessory) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'completamente' and 'totalmente'?

They are very similar and often interchangeable, both meaning 'completely' or 'totally'. 'Totalmente' can sometimes feel a bit more informal or emphatic, like saying 'totally!' in English, while 'completamente' is a safe choice in any situation.

Can I just say 'completo' instead?

No, they have different jobs. 'Completo' is an adjective that describes a thing (e.g., 'el informe completo' - the complete report). 'Completamente' is an adverb that describes an action or a state (e.g., 'el informe está completamente terminado' - the report is completely finished).