independientemente
“independientemente” means “regardless” in Spanish (when followed by 'de' to show something doesn't change the outcome).
regardless
Also: independently, irrespective of
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Ella toma sus propias decisiones independientemente.
B1She makes her own decisions independently.
Independientemente de lo que digas, voy a ir a la fiesta.
B1Regardless of what you say, I'm going to the party.
El sistema funciona independientemente de la conexión a internet.
B2The system works independently of the internet connection.
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From the Spanish adjective 'independiente' (not dependent) combined with the suffix '-mente' (mind/manner). The root comes from Latin 'in-' (not) + 'dependere' (to hang from).
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'independientemente' the longest word in Spanish?
No, but it's one of the longer ones! Words like 'electroencefalografista' are much longer, but this is definitely one of the longest ones you'll use in normal conversation.
Can I use this at the start of a sentence?
Yes! It is very common to start a sentence with 'Independientemente de...' to set a condition before stating your main point.
Where does the stress go when I say it?
In Spanish, words ending in '-mente' actually have two stress points. You say it like 'independién-te-mén-te'. The biggest emphasis is on the 'men' near the end.