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📝 In Action
He visitado a mis abuelos recientemente.
A2I have recently visited my grandparents.
Recientemente, hemos notado un aumento en las ventas.
B1Recently, we have noticed an increase in sales.
El informe fue publicado tan recientemente que aún no ha sido revisado.
B2The report was published so recently that it hasn't been reviewed yet.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-mente' Suffix
This word is formed by taking the adjective 'reciente' and adding '-mente.' This ending works exactly like the '-ly' ending in English, turning an adjective into a word that describes how or when an action is done.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Recientemente' and 'Recién'
Mistake: "Using 'recién' to modify the whole sentence (e.g., 'Recién fui al cine')."
Correction: Use 'recientemente' when describing something that happened a short time ago. 'Recién' is usually placed directly before a past action word (like 'recién llegado' - newly arrived) and refers to something that happened just moments ago.
⭐ Usage Tips
Flexible Placement
As an adverb, 'recientemente' can often be placed at the beginning of the sentence, after the verb, or at the end. Try moving it around to see what sounds most natural in context.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: recientemente
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'recientemente'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'recientemente' and 'recién'?
'Recientemente' means 'recently' and usually refers to an event in the near past (days, weeks, months). 'Recién' is shorter, means 'just' or 'newly,' and is typically placed right next to a past action word (like 'recién llegado' - newly arrived) or before a verb to mean 'just now'.
Does 'recientemente' change form if I'm talking about a group of people?
No, adverbs are functional words that describe actions or timing, so they never change their ending based on gender or number. 'Recientemente' always stays the same, regardless of who is doing the action.