completamente
“completamente” means “completely” in Spanish (to the fullest extent).
completely
Also: entirely, totally, fully
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El vaso está completamente vacío.
A2The glass is completely empty.
Estoy completamente seguro de mi respuesta.
B1I am completely sure of my answer.
Olvidé completamente su cumpleaños.
B1I completely forgot his birthday.
La situación ha cambiado completamente.
B2The situation has changed completely.
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Comes from the Latin word 'complētus', meaning 'filled up' or 'finished'. The '-mente' ending was added in Spanish to turn the adjective 'completa' into an adverb, a common pattern that means 'in a ... manner'.
First recorded: The root word has existed since Latin, but the '-mente' form developed in early Spanish.
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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).