A tiny snail wearing a very large, heavy golden crown.

sumamente

soo-mah-MEN-teh

extremely?emphasizing a quality or characteristic

Also:highly?often used with adjectives like 'important' or 'intelligent',exceedingly?used to show something is far beyond the norm

📝 In Action

El examen final fue sumamente difícil para todos.

The final exam was extremely difficult for everyone.

Es sumamente importante que guardes este secreto.

It is extremely important that you keep this secret.

Estamos sumamente agradecidos por su ayuda.

We are highly grateful for your help.

Word Connections

Synonyms

extremadamente (extremely)
muy (very)
enormemente (enormously)

Antonyms

ligeramente (slightly)
poco (little / not very)

Common Collocations

sumamente importante – extremely important
sumamente útil – extremely useful
sumamente difícil – extremely difficult

💡 Grammar Points

How it's built

This word is formed by taking the adjective 'suma' (meaning 'high' or 'total') and adding '-mente,' which works just like adding '-ly' to words in English.

Where to put it

Place this word right before the adjective you want to emphasize, just like you would with 'very' or 'extremely' in English.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Overusing 'Muy'

Mistake: "Using 'muy' for everything."

Correction: Try 'sumamente' in writing or formal situations to sound more sophisticated and precise.

⭐ Usage Tips

Professional Tone

Use 'sumamente' when writing a cover letter or a formal email. It sounds much more professional than using 'muy' multiple times.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: sumamente

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'This is extremely dangerous' in a formal report?

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Word Family

suma(sum / addition) - noun

sumar(to add up) - verb

sumo(supreme / highest) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'sumamente' in a casual conversation with friends?

You can, but it might sound a bit 'fancy' or dramatic. In casual street Spanish, people usually prefer 'muy', 'súper', or 'demasiado'.

Does 'sumamente' change to match gender (masculine/feminine)?

No. Adverbs ending in '-mente' always stay the same, regardless of who or what you are talking about.