estrictamente
/es-treek-tah-MEN-teh/
strictly
The shoes are placed strictly according to the line.
estrictamente(adverb)
strictly
?following rules or orders exactly
rigorously
?with great attention to detail
📝 In Action
Los alumnos deben seguir las reglas estrictamente.
A2Students must follow the rules strictly.
El horario se cumple estrictamente en esta oficina.
B1The schedule is strictly followed in this office.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-mente' Ending
This word is formed by taking the adjective 'estricta' and adding '-mente'. It works just like adding '-ly' to an English word to describe how an action is done.
One Form for Everyone
Unlike adjectives, this word never changes. It stays the same whether you are talking about one person, many people, men, or women.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't change the ending
Mistake: "estrictamenta"
Correction: Always use 'estrictamente'. Even though it comes from the feminine 'estricta', the final 'e' in 'mente' never changes to 'a'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Tone
Using 'estrictamente' makes you sound more professional and serious than using simpler words like 'muy' (very).
Strictly speaking, this is the most accurate example of an apple.
estrictamente(adverb)
strictly speaking
?referring to the most accurate definition
purely
?limited only to one thing
📝 In Action
Estrictamente hablando, él no es el dueño.
B2Strictly speaking, he is not the owner.
Es un asunto estrictamente profesional.
B1It is a purely professional matter.
💡 Grammar Points
Adding 'hablando'
When you want to say 'strictly speaking', you just add 'hablando' (speaking) after 'estrictamente'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estrictamente
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'strictly'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'estrictamente' change if I'm talking to a woman?
No. Adverbs like 'estrictamente' are what we call 'invariable', which just means they never change their spelling regardless of who you are talking to.
Is it different from 'rigurosamente'?
They are very similar! 'Estrictamente' is usually about following rules, while 'rigurosamente' often implies a high level of detail or scientific accuracy.