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constantemente

kon-stahn-teh-men-teh

adverbB1
constantly?describing ongoing action,continuously?without interruption
Also:always?synonym for 'all the time',repeatedly?happening many times

📝 In Action

Ella está constantemente estudiando para sus exámenes.

A2

She is constantly studying for her exams.

El teléfono suena constantemente, no tenemos paz.

B1

The phone rings continuously; we have no peace.

Para mejorar, debes practicar constantemente, todos los días.

B2

To improve, you must practice constantly, every day.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • continuamente (continuously)
  • siempre (always)
  • ininterrumpidamente (uninterruptedly)

Antonyms

  • ocasionalmente (occasionally)
  • a veces (sometimes)

Common Collocations

  • trabajar constantemente – to work constantly
  • quejarse constantemente – to complain constantly

💡 Grammar Points

Adverbs of Manner

This word tells us how an action is performed. Adverbs like this one (ending in -mente) can be placed before or after the verb they are describing.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Adjective Form

Mistake: "Hablamos constante sobre eso."

Correction: Hablamos constantemente sobre eso. (The '-mente' ending is essential to modify the verb 'hablamos' [we talk].)

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement Flexibility

You can usually put 'constantemente' at the beginning, middle, or end of the sentence without changing the meaning much: 'Constantemente leo' or 'Leo constantemente'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: constantemente

Question 1 of 2

Which word is the best synonym for 'constantemente'?

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Word Family

constante(constant (adj)) - adjective
constancia(perseverance/proof (noun)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'constantemente' stronger than 'siempre' (always)?

They are very similar, but 'constantemente' often emphasizes the continuous, uninterrupted nature of the action, whereas 'siempre' is a more general term for 'all the time' or 'on every occasion.'

How are adverbs like 'constantemente' formed?

They are built from the feminine singular form of an adjective (like 'constante') by adding the ending '-mente.' This is the standard way to create '-ly' words in Spanish.