formalmente
“formalmente” means “formally” in Spanish (in an official or serious manner).
formally
Also: officially
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Me invitaron formalmente a la gala.
A2They formally invited me to the gala.
El presidente saludó formalmente a los visitantes.
B1The president officially greeted the visitors.
Para esta cena, necesitamos vestirnos formalmente.
B1For this dinner, we need to dress formally.
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How would you say 'He invited me formally'?
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From the Spanish adjective 'formal' combined with the suffix '-mente' (from the Latin 'mens', meaning mind or spirit, used to create adverbs).
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'formalmente' always refer to clothes?
No. While it often refers to dressing up, it can describe any action done with official rules or a serious tone, like signing a contract or greeting a dignitary.
Is 'formalmente' a very fancy word?
It is slightly more common in professional or serious settings, but it's a standard word that every Spanish speaker knows and uses.
Is it the same as 'oficialmente'?
They are very close! 'Oficialmente' usually means something is recognized by an institution, while 'formalmente' emphasizes the etiquette or the correct way of doing things.