mutuamente
“mutuamente” means “mutually” in Spanish (when two parties share an action or feeling).
mutually
Also: reciprocally, to each other
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Ellos se respetan mutuamente a pesar de sus diferencias.
B1They mutually respect each other despite their differences.
Nuestras ideas son mutuamente beneficiosas para el proyecto.
B2Our ideas are mutually beneficial for the project.
Al final del debate, se felicitaron mutuamente por el esfuerzo.
B2At the end of the debate, they congratulated each other (mutually) for the effort.
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Quick Quiz: mutuamente
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'mutuamente' to express a shared action?
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This word comes from the Spanish adjective 'mutuo' (meaning mutual or shared) combined with the common adverbial ending '-mente'. This suffix comes from the Latin word *mens*, meaning 'mind' or 'manner,' so 'mutuamente' literally means 'in a mutual manner.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mutuamente' necessary when I use the reciprocal pronoun 'se'?
Not always. 'Se' already implies a reciprocal action (like 'Se abrazaron' - They hugged each other). However, using 'mutuamente' adds strong emphasis and clarity, especially in formal writing or when you want to ensure the listener knows the action is definitely shared, not reflexive (not doing it to themselves).