evidentemente
eh-vee-dehn-teh-men-teh
📝 In Action
Evidentemente, si no estudias, no aprobarás el examen.
A2Evidently, if you don't study, you won't pass the exam.
La puerta estaba abierta, evidentemente se fueron rápido.
B1The door was open; obviously, they left quickly.
¿Ganamos? ¡Evidentemente! Fue un partido fácil.
A2Did we win? Obviously! It was an easy game.
💡 Grammar Points
The -mente ending
Just like English uses '-ly' (evident -> evidently), Spanish uses '-mente' (evidente -> evidentemente) to turn an adjective into a word that describes how an action is done (an adverb).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Placement
Mistake: "Always placing it only at the start of the sentence."
Correction: While it often begins a sentence, it can also follow the verb, especially in formal writing: 'Ellos se fueron evidentemente' (They left evidently).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Confirmation
Use 'evidentemente' to express something you assume the listener already knows or to confirm a widely accepted truth. It adds a tone of certainty and assurance to your statement.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: evidentemente
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'evidentemente'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'evidentemente' interchangeable with 'obviamente'?
Yes, almost always. Both mean 'obviously' or 'clearly.' 'Evidentemente' is slightly more formal, but in daily conversation, you can use either one with the same meaning of expressing certainty.
How do I form other '-mente' adverbs?
Take the feminine form of an adjective (e.g., *rápida* from *rápido*) and add '-mente' to the end. *Rápidamente* means 'quickly'.