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.

particularmente

par-ti-koo-lar-men-te

adverbB1

particularly?to emphasize something,especially?to single out a detail

Also:specifically?in a detailed manner

📝 In Action

Me gusta la comida italiana, particularmente la pasta.

I like Italian food, particularly the pasta.

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

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

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

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

Word Connections

Synonyms

especialmente (especially)
sobre todo (above all)
notablemente (notably)

Common Collocations

particularmente difícil – particularly difficult
particularmente importante – particularly important

💡 Grammar Points

Adverb Placement

Like many adverbs ending in '-mente,' 'particularmente' usually goes either right before the adjective it modifies ('particularmente interesante') or after the verb it modifies ('Me afectó particularmente').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Overuse of 'Muy'

Mistake: "Usar 'muy particularmente' (Very particularly)."

Correction: Since 'particularmente' already emphasizes something, using 'muy' (very) before it is usually unnecessary and sounds awkward. Just use 'particularmente'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Choosing the Right Emphasis

Use 'particularmente' when you want to single out one detail from a list or group. It is slightly more formal and precise than 'sobre todo' (above all).

✏️ 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

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).