radicalmente
“radicalmente” means “radically” in Spanish (meaning a complete or thorough change).
radically
Also: completely, drastically
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Mi ciudad ha cambiado radicalmente en los últimos diez años.
A2My city has changed radically in the last ten years.
Tengo una opinión radicalmente distinta sobre ese tema.
B1I have a completely different opinion on that topic.
Debemos reducir los gastos radicalmente para salvar la empresa.
B2We must drastically reduce expenses to save the company.
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If your life changes 'radicalmente', how much has it changed?
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From the Spanish adjective 'radical', which comes from the Latin 'radix' (meaning 'root'). The suffix '-mente' is derived from the Latin 'mente' (mind/intent), used to create adverbs.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'radicalmente' sound aggressive?
Not necessarily. While it means 'extreme,' it is often used in neutral or professional contexts to describe significant changes in business, science, or personal life.
Is it the same as 'muy'?
It is much stronger than 'muy' (very). 'Muy' just increases the intensity, but 'radicalmente' implies a total shift or a change in the fundamental nature of something.
Where should I put the stress when pronouncing it?
The main stress is on the 'MEN' syllable (rah-dee-kahl-MEN-teh). Adverbs ending in '-mente' always carry the primary stress on that part.