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seguramente

seh-goo-rah-MEN-teh

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probably?Expressing high likelihood,surely?Expressing conviction

Also:certainly?Strong affirmation,most likely?Expressing high probability

📝 In Action

Si salimos ahora, seguramente llegaremos a tiempo.

If we leave now, we will probably arrive on time.

¿Viene María a la fiesta? Seguramente.

Is María coming to the party? Surely (Probably).

El presidente seguramente dará un discurso sobre este tema mañana.

The president will certainly give a speech about this topic tomorrow.

Seguramente esté lloviendo en el norte, revisa el pronóstico.

It's probably raining in the north, check the forecast. (Using the special verb form for possibility)

Word Connections

Synonyms

probablemente (probably)
ciertamente (certainly)
con seguridad (with certainty)

Antonyms

quizás (perhaps)
tal vez (maybe)

Common Collocations

Seguramente que sí – Most certainly yes
Seguramente que no – Most certainly no

💡 Grammar Points

Adverb Placement

Like many Spanish adverbs, 'seguramente' can start the sentence, appear before the verb, or appear after the verb. Placing it at the start usually emphasizes the possibility.

Probability and Verb Forms

When 'seguramente' is used to express probability (not 100% certainty), advanced speakers sometimes use the special verb form (subjunctive), especially when it starts the sentence: 'Seguramente sea difícil' (It's probably difficult).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Adverb and Adjective

Mistake: "Trying to use *seguramente* to describe a person or object (e.g., 'El coche es seguramente')."

Correction: Use the adjective *seguro* ('El coche es seguro' - The car is safe), or use *seguramente* to modify an action ('Seguramente conduciré' - I will probably drive).

⭐ Usage Tips

A Quick Way to Agree

If someone asks a question about a likely event, you can simply answer with just the word: '—¿Vendrán? —¡Seguramente!' (—Will they come? —Surely!)

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: seguramente

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'seguramente' to express a strong guess about the past?

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Word Family

seguro(sure, safe (adjective)) -

seguridad(safety, security (noun)) -

asegurar(to assure, to insure (verb)) -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'seguramente' and 'probablemente'?

Both mean 'probably,' but 'seguramente' expresses a slightly higher degree of confidence or conviction. If you feel 90% sure, use 'seguramente.' If you feel 60% sure, 'probablemente' or 'quizás' might be better.

Does 'seguramente' always require the special verb form (subjunctive)?

No. In everyday spoken Spanish, most people use the standard verb form (indicative) with 'seguramente,' especially when it appears later in the sentence ('Vendrá seguramente'). Using the special verb form (subjunctive) is a nuance usually reserved for advanced, formal, or literary Spanish.