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📝 In Action
La prueba de matemáticas fue extremadamente difícil.
B1The math test was extremely difficult.
Ella habla inglés extremadamente bien.
B2She speaks English extremely well.
El presidente se mostró extremadamente cauteloso con su respuesta.
C1The president showed himself to be extremely cautious with his response.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-mente' Adverb Pattern
Most adverbs that show how something is done or how much are created by taking the feminine form of an adjective (like 'extrema') and adding the ending '-mente'.
Always Invariable
Unlike adjectives, adverbs like 'extremadamente' never change their form. They are the same whether you are talking about one thing or many things, and regardless of gender.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Masculine Form
Mistake: "La cosa es extremo difícil."
Correction: La cosa es extremadamente difícil. (The base adjective is 'extremo,' but for the adverb, you must use the '-mente' ending.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Stronger than 'Muy'
'Extremadamente' is much stronger and more formal than the simple word 'muy' (very). Use it when you want to show a high degree of intensity or magnitude.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: extremadamente
Question 1 of 2
Which word can 'extremadamente' be used to intensify?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'extremadamente' change its ending if the thing it describes is plural or feminine?
No, adverbs like 'extremadamente' are always the same. They never change their ending to match the nouns or adjectives they modify. It always stays 'extremadamente,' whether you are describing 'un hombre' or 'unas mujeres'.