personalmente
/pehr-soh-nahl-MEHN-teh/
in person
The word personalmente can mean 'in person,' emphasizing that you are physically present.
personalmente(adverb)
in person
?physically present
,personally
?without a substitute
face to face
?meeting
📝 In Action
Necesito que firmes el documento personalmente.
A2I need you to sign the document in person.
El presidente quiso agradecerle personalmente por su trabajo.
B1The president wanted to thank him personally for his work.
Si tienes una queja, debes ir personalmente a la oficina.
B1If you have a complaint, you should go to the office yourself.
💡 Grammar Points
Adverb Formation
This word is formed by taking the feminine form of the adjective ('personal' is the same for masculine and feminine) and adding the suffix '-mente,' which is the Spanish equivalent of the English '-ly'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emphasis on the Action
Use 'personalmente' when you want to emphasize that the action was done by the person themselves, not via email, phone, or a representative.
When introducing an opinion, personalmente translates to 'personally' or 'in my opinion.'
personalmente(adverb)
personally
?introducing an opinion
for my part
?indicating one's own perspective
📝 In Action
Personalmente, creo que esta es la mejor opción.
B1Personally, I think this is the best option.
A mí, personalmente, no me convencen sus argumentos.
B2Personally, I am not convinced by his arguments.
Yo, personalmente, habría elegido un color diferente.
B2I, personally, would have chosen a different color.
💡 Grammar Points
Sentence Starter
When used to give an opinion, 'personalmente' usually goes at the beginning of the sentence or immediately after the person (subject) who is speaking, like 'Yo, personalmente, creo...'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Overuse
Mistake: "Using 'Personalmente, en mi opinión...' (Personally, in my opinion...)"
Correction: Since 'personalmente' already means 'in my opinion,' you only need one: 'Personalmente, creo...' or 'En mi opinión, creo...'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: personalmente
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'personalmente' to express an opinion?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I form other adverbs like 'personalmente'?
Most adverbs that end in '-ly' in English end in '-mente' in Spanish. You take the feminine form of an adjective (e.g., 'rápida' from 'rápido') and add '-mente' (rápidamente - quickly). If the adjective already ends in 'e' (like 'personal'), you just add '-mente' to that form.