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frecuentemente

fray-kwen-tay-MEN-tay/fɾekwen̪teˈmen̪te/

frecuentemente means frequently in Spanish (happening often).

frequently

Also: often, regularly
Latin America
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Frecuentemente visito a mis abuelos los domingos.

A2

I frequently visit my grandparents on Sundays.

Esta situación ocurre frecuentemente en las grandes ciudades.

B1

This situation happens often in big cities.

Los científicos revisan los datos frecuentemente para asegurar su precisión.

B2

Scientists check the data frequently to ensure its accuracy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • a menudo (often)
  • con frecuencia (with frequency)
  • seguido (often (common in Latin America))

Antonyms

  • raramente (rarely)
  • nunca (never)
  • rara vez (seldom)

Common Collocations

  • usado frecuentementefrequently used
  • ocurre frecuentementeit happens frequently
  • mencionado frecuentementefrequently mentioned

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Quick Quiz: frecuentemente

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most common casual synonym for 'frecuentemente'?

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📚 Etymology

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

Cognates (Related words)

French: fréquemmentItalian: frequentementeEnglish: frequently

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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).