respectivamente
“respectivamente” means “respectively” in Spanish (linking two lists in the same order).
respectively
Also: in that order
📝 In Action
Juan y María tienen 10 y 12 años, respectivamente.
A2Juan and María are 10 and 12 years old, respectively.
Los premios de oro y plata fueron para España y Francia, respectivamente.
B1The gold and silver awards went to Spain and France, respectively.
Las capitales de Italia y Francia son Roma y París, respectivamente.
B1The capitals of Italy and France are Rome and Paris, respectively.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "respectivamente" in Spanish:
respectively→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: respectivamente
Question 1 of 3
If Pablo and Ana are 5 and 8 years old 'respectivamente', how old is Pablo?
📚 More Resources
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'respectivus', which comes from 'respicere' meaning 'to look back.' It literally helps the reader 'look back' at the first part of the sentence to match the information correctly.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'respectivamente' used often in daily conversation?
It is less common in casual speech. People usually just say 'y' (and) or 'en ese orden' (in that order). It is very common in news, books, and reports.
Can I use 'respectivamente' at the start of a sentence?
Technically yes, but it is very rare. It almost always appears at the end of the sentence or immediately after the second list of items.
Is it the same as 'respecto a'?
No. 'Respecto a' means 'regarding' or 'about.' 'Respectivamente' is only used to match items in two different lists.