frecuentemente
“frecuentemente” means “frequently” in Spanish (happening often).
frequently
Also: often, regularly
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Frecuentemente visito a mis abuelos los domingos.
A2I frequently visit my grandparents on Sundays.
Esta situación ocurre frecuentemente en las grandes ciudades.
B1This situation happens often in big cities.
Los científicos revisan los datos frecuentemente para asegurar su precisión.
B2Scientists check the data frequently to ensure its accuracy.
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Which of these is the most common casual synonym for 'frecuentemente'?
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From the Spanish adjective 'frecuente' (from Latin 'frequens') plus the suffix '-mente' (from Latin 'mente', meaning 'with a mind of' or 'in a manner of').
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'frecuentemente' more formal than 'a menudo'?
Yes, 'frecuentemente' has a slightly more formal or precise tone, while 'a menudo' is very common in everyday spoken Spanish.
Does 'frecuentemente' ever change to 'frecuentamenta'?
No. Words ending in '-mente' are always the same; they do not change to match gender (masculine/feminine) or number (singular/plural).
What is the opposite of 'frecuentemente'?
The most direct opposites are 'raramente' (rarely) or 'rara vez' (seldom).