supuestamente
“supuestamente” means “supposedly” in Spanish (Expressing an unconfirmed belief).
supposedly, allegedly
Also: reportedly
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Supuestamente, el concierto fue cancelado por la lluvia.
A2Supposedly, the concert was canceled due to the rain.
El director, supuestamente, firmó el contrato sin leerlo.
B1The director allegedly signed the contract without reading it.
Ella dijo que supuestamente llegaría a tiempo, pero aún no está aquí.
B2She said she was supposedly going to arrive on time, but she's not here yet.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'supuestamente' to express doubt?
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Formed from the past participle of the verb 'suponer' (to suppose), which comes from the Latin 'supponere' (to put under, to substitute). The suffix '-mente' comes from the Latin word 'mens' (mind), meaning 'in the manner of'. Thus, 'supuestamente' literally means 'in a supposed manner'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'supuestamente' and 'aparentemente'?
Both express uncertainty, but 'aparentemente' (apparently) focuses more on what seems true based on visible evidence or a quick impression. 'Supuestamente' (supposedly/allegedly) focuses more on what is believed or claimed by others, often implying a greater degree of rumor or official report.