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particularmente

par-ti-koo-lar-men-tepaɾtikulaɾˈmente

“particularmente” means “particularly” in Spanish (to emphasize something).

particularly, especially

Also: specifically
Five red apples are lined up in a row on a green surface. The apple in the center is glowing brightly with golden light, highlighting it among the others.

📝 In Action

Me gusta la comida italiana, particularmente la pasta.

B1

I like Italian food, particularly the pasta.

Este proyecto fue difícil para todos, pero particularmente para María.

B2

This project was difficult for everyone, but especially for Maria.

Necesitamos enfocarnos en el último capítulo, particularmente en los ejercicios de gramática.

B1

We need to focus on the last chapter, specifically on the grammar exercises.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • particularmente difícil – particularly difficult
  • particularmente importante – particularly important

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "particularmente" in Spanish:

especially→particularly→specifically→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: particularmente

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish word is the best synonym for 'particularmente'?

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👥 Word Family▼
particular(particular, private) — Adjective
particularidad(peculiarity, characteristic) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

Formed by adding the common adverbial ending '-mente' (which comes from the Latin word for 'mind' or 'manner') to the Spanish adjective 'particular.' The word 'particular' itself comes from the Latin 'particularis,' meaning 'of or belonging to a small part.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (formed from established parts)

Cognates (Related words)

English: particularlyPortuguese: particularmente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'particularmente' the same as 'privadamente'?

No. While they share the root 'particular,' 'particularmente' means 'especially' or 'specifically.' If you want to say 'privately' (in a private manner), you should use 'privadamente.'

Can I use 'particularmente' at the beginning of a sentence?

Yes, you can use it at the beginning to set the tone for the entire statement, often meaning 'Specifically speaking...' or 'In particular...'. For example: 'Particularmente, creo que deberíamos esperar' (Particularly, I think we should wait).