A small adventurer is cautiously approaching a gigantic, colorful, and slightly shimmering egg resting on a mossy stone pedestal. The adventurer looks skeptical, expressing doubt about the object's authenticity.

supuestamente

soo-pwehs-tah-men-teh

adverbB1

supposedly?Expressing an unconfirmed belief,allegedly?Reporting a claim, often in a formal or legal context

Also:reportedly?Based on a report or rumor

📝 In Action

Supuestamente, el concierto fue cancelado por la lluvia.

Supposedly, the concert was canceled due to the rain.

El director, supuestamente, firmó el contrato sin leerlo.

The director allegedly signed the contract without reading it.

Ella dijo que supuestamente llegaría a tiempo, pero aún no está aquí.

She said she was supposedly going to arrive on time, but she's not here yet.

Word Connections

Synonyms

presuntamente (presumably)
al parecer (apparently)

Antonyms

ciertamente (certainly)
definitivamente (definitely)

Common Collocations

fue supuestamente – it was supposedly
el acusado supuestamente – the accused allegedly

💡 Grammar Points

The '-mente' Trick

Most adverbs in Spanish that end in '-ly' in English are formed by taking the feminine form of the adjective (in this case, 'supuesta') and adding the ending '-mente'. This makes learning adverbs very easy!

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Adverb and Adjective

Mistake: "Using the adjective form when you need the adverb: 'El libro es supuesto bueno.'"

Correction: Use the '-mente' ending when you are modifying a verb or a whole sentence: 'El libro es supuestamente bueno.' (The book is supposedly good.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement Flexibility

'Supuestamente' is flexible. You can place it at the beginning of the sentence, before the verb, or sometimes after the verb, depending on what you want to emphasize.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: supuestamente

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'supuestamente' to express doubt?

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Word Family

suponer(to suppose, to assume) - verb

supuesto(supposed (adjective); assumption (noun)) - adjective/noun

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.