deliberadamente
“deliberadamente” means “deliberately” in Spanish (Doing something with full intent.).
deliberately, on purpose
Also: intentionally, purposely
📝 In Action
Él rompió el juguete deliberadamente porque estaba enojado.
B1He broke the toy on purpose because he was angry.
La empresa ignoró las advertencias de seguridad deliberadamente.
B2The company deliberately ignored the safety warnings.
El director eligió un final deliberadamente confuso para la película.
C1The director chose a deliberately confusing ending for the movie.
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Words that translate to "deliberadamente" in Spanish:
deliberately→intentionally→on purpose→purposely→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: deliberadamente
Question 1 of 3
Which of the following is a more casual way to say 'deliberadamente'?
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From the Latin 'deliberare', which literally meant 'to weigh well'. It comes from 'libra' (scale/balance), suggesting the idea of weighing options in your mind before acting.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'deliberadamente' used for both good and bad actions?
Yes, it simply means the action was intentional. You can deliberately help someone or deliberately ignore them.
Does this word change if a woman is speaking?
No. Words ending in '-mente' are 'invariable', which means they never change their ending based on gender or number.
What is the difference between 'deliberadamente' and 'intencionadamente'?
They are almost identical. 'Deliberadamente' often implies there was a period of 'weighing' or thinking before the choice, while 'intencionadamente' just focuses on the fact that there was intent.