totalmente
/toh-tahl-men-teh/
completely
This image shows a jar filled totalmente (completely) with marbles, illustrating the idea of being full to the maximum extent.
totalmente(Adverb)
completely
?To the full extent
,totally
?In a total manner
entirely
?Leaving nothing out
,fully
?To the complete amount
📝 In Action
La habitación estaba totalmente a oscuras.
A2The room was completely dark.
Olvidé totalmente que hoy era tu cumpleaños.
B1I totally forgot that today was your birthday.
El proyecto está totalmente terminado.
B1The project is fully finished.
💡 Grammar Points
What is an Adverb?
An adverb is a word that describes an action (verb) or adds more detail to a descriptive word (adjective). 'Totalmente' tells you 'how much' or 'to what extent' something is done or is.
Making '-mente' Adverbs
In Spanish, you can turn many descriptive words into adverbs by adding '-mente'. Just take the feminine form of the word and add '-mente'. For example, 'total' (which is the same for masculine and feminine) becomes 'totalmente'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Word Order
Mistake: "Estoy de acuerdo totalmente."
Correction: Estoy totalmente de acuerdo. While the first version isn't strictly wrong, it's much more natural to place 'totalmente' right before the word it's describing ('de acuerdo').
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Emphasis
Use 'totalmente' just like you'd use 'totally' or 'completely' in English to make your statement stronger. It adds a layer of emphasis to show the full extent of something.
When used as a stand-alone response, ¡Totalmente! means 'absolutely' or 'definitely,' visualized here by an enthusiastic thumbs-up gesture.
📝 In Action
¿Estás cansado? — Totalmente. No dormí nada.
B1Are you tired? — Absolutely. I didn't sleep at all.
Esa película es totalmente increíble.
B1That movie is absolutely incredible.
¿Crees que fue una buena idea? — ¡Totalmente!
B2Do you think it was a good idea? — Definitely!
⭐ Usage Tips
A Standalone 'Yes'
You can use '¡Totalmente!' all by itself as a response. It's a very common and natural way to say 'Yes, I completely agree!' or 'Absolutely!'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: totalmente
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'totalmente' to mean 'absolutely' as a strong form of agreement?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'totalmente' and 'completamente'?
They are very close and often interchangeable, both meaning 'completely'. However, 'totalmente' can sometimes feel a bit stronger or more emphatic, especially in conversation. Think of it like the difference between 'completely' and 'totally' in English. You can also use '¡Totalmente!' by itself to agree with someone, which you can't do with 'completamente'.