fuertemente
“fuertemente” means “strongly” in Spanish (with great physical or emotional force).
strongly
Also: heavily, hard, deeply
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Tienes que presionar el botón fuertemente.
A2You have to press the button hard.
Anoche sopló el viento fuertemente.
B1The wind blew strongly last night.
Esa noticia me afectó fuertemente.
B2That news affected me deeply.
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Words that translate to "fuertemente" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: fuertemente
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Which sentence means 'It rained heavily'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish adjective 'fuerte' (strong), derived from the Latin 'fortis', combined with the suffix '-mente' (from Latin 'mens', meaning mind or spirit).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'fuerte' and 'fuertemente'?
'Fuerte' is an adjective used to describe things or people (a strong man). 'Fuertemente' is an adverb used to describe how an action is done (he hit it strongly).
Is 'fuertemente' common in everyday speech?
Yes, but in very casual conversation, many Spanish speakers drop the '-mente' and just say 'fuerte' (e.g., '¡Pega fuerte!'). 'Fuertemente' sounds a bit more polished.
Does it ever mean 'loudly'?
Sometimes! While 'fuerte' is more common for 'loud,' saying something was 'fuertemente criticado' (strongly criticized) implies it was done loudly or with high intensity.