intensamente
“intensamente” means “intensely” in Spanish (doing something with great strength or feeling).
intensely
Also: deeply, hard
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Ella ama intensamente a sus hijos.
A2She loves her children intensely.
El equipo trabajó intensamente para ganar el campeonato.
B1The team worked hard to win the championship.
La luz del sol brilla intensamente sobre el mar.
B2The sunlight shines intensely over the sea.
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Which sentence best uses 'intensamente' to describe a feeling?
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From the Latin 'intensus' (meaning stretched or strained) combined with 'mente' (meaning mind or manner).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'intensamente' to describe a color?
Not directly. You would usually say 'un color muy intenso' (a very intense color). Use 'intensamente' for actions, like 'brillar intensamente' (to shine intensely).
Does 'intensamente' always mean 'very much'?
It means 'very much' but with an added layer of power, focus, or strength. It's more descriptive than just saying 'mucho'.
Where does the stress go when pronouncing it?
In Spanish, words ending in '-mente' actually have two stresses! One on the original word (in-TEN-sa) and the main one on the ending (-MEN-te).