ocasionalmente
“ocasionalmente” means “occasionally” in Spanish (general use).
occasionally
Also: once in a while, from time to time
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Como pizza ocasionalmente porque trato de ser saludable.
A2I eat pizza occasionally because I try to be healthy.
Ocasionalmente, visito a mis abuelos los fines de semana.
B1Occasionally, I visit my grandparents on the weekends.
El sistema falla ocasionalmente, pero funciona bien en general.
B2The system fails from time to time, but it works well in general.
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Which of these is the best translation for 'ocasionalmente'?
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From the Spanish adjective 'ocasional' (occasional), combined with the suffix '-mente' (the Latin 'mente', meaning 'with a mind of'). This is the standard way to create adverbs in Spanish.
First recorded: 17th Century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'ocasionalmente' change to 'ocasionalmenta' for feminine subjects?
No! Adverbs that end in '-mente' are always the same. They don't change based on who is doing the action.
Is 'ocasionalmente' more formal than 'a veces'?
Yes, it is slightly more formal. You'll see it more often in news reports or books, while 'a veces' is very common in daily talk.
Where should I put it in a sentence?
You can put it at the start (Ocasionalmente, leo), in the middle after the verb (Leo ocasionalmente), or at the end. All are correct!