parcialmente
“parcialmente” means “partially” in Spanish (not completely).
partially
Also: in part
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El cielo está parcialmente nublado hoy.
A1The sky is partially cloudy today.
La carretera está parcialmente cerrada por la nieve.
B1The road is partially closed due to snow.
Entiendo tu punto, pero solo estoy de acuerdo parcialmente.
B2I understand your point, but I only agree partially.
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Which of these is the most common use of 'parcialmente'?
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From the Spanish adjective 'parcial' (related to a part), which comes from the Latin 'partialis'. The ending '-mente' was originally a separate word meaning 'with a mind of', but it evolved into a standard way to create description words.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'parcialmente' change if the noun is feminine?
No. Words ending in '-mente' describe actions or states and never change their ending based on gender.
Is 'parcialmente' a formal word?
It is slightly formal or neutral. In a very casual chat with friends, you might hear 'un poco' (a bit) or 'en parte' (in part) instead.
Can I use it to say 'He is biased'?
Not usually. To say someone is biased, use the adjective 'parcial' (Él es parcial) or 'subjetivo'. 'Parcialmente' is almost always about a physical amount or a degree of completion.