oficialmente
“oficialmente” means “officially” in Spanish (as authorized or public).
officially, formally
Also: by the book
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La reunión se canceló oficialmente esta mañana.
B1The meeting was officially canceled this morning.
Necesitamos que la información sea confirmada oficialmente por la oficina central.
B2We need the information to be officially confirmed by the central office.
Oficialmente, el plazo termina el viernes, pero podemos esperar hasta el lunes.
A2Officially, the deadline ends on Friday, but we can wait until Monday.
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This word comes from the Spanish adjective 'oficial' (meaning official or formal) combined with the common adverbial ending '-mente'. This suffix comes from the Latin word *mens*, meaning 'mind' or 'manner,' literally translating to 'in an official manner.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (similar form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'oficial' and 'oficialmente'?
'Oficial' is an adjective, meaning it describes a person or thing (e.g., 'la hora oficial' - the official time). 'Oficialmente' is an adverb, meaning it describes an action or verb (e.g., 'anunciar oficialmente' - to announce officially).
Does 'oficialmente' always refer to the government or rules?
While it often relates to formal rules or government actions, it can also just mean 'according to the established plan' or 'publicly known,' even in casual contexts, like 'Oficialmente, no hemos roto, pero ya no hablamos' (Officially, we haven't broken up, but we don't talk anymore).