usualmente
“usualmente” means “usually” in Spanish (as a habit or general practice).
usually, normally
Also: generally, customarily
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Usualmente, llego a la oficina a las nueve en punto.
A2Usually, I arrive at the office exactly at nine o'clock.
El restaurante usualmente está lleno los fines de semana.
B1The restaurant is usually full on weekends.
¿Qué haces usualmente cuando tienes tiempo libre?
B1What do you normally do when you have free time?
Si no hay problemas, la reunión usualmente dura menos de una hora.
B2If there are no problems, the meeting usually lasts less than an hour.
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Which sentence correctly expresses a regular habit?
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Formed in Spanish by adding the adverbial suffix '-mente' (which comes from the Latin word *mens*, meaning 'mind' or 'manner') to the adjective 'usual'. It literally describes something done 'in a usual manner'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'usualmente' the same as 'normalmente'?
Yes, they mean almost exactly the same thing ('usually' or 'normally'). 'Normalmente' is often heard slightly more in everyday conversation, while 'usualmente' can sound a bit more formal or precise, but you can use either one interchangeably in most situations.
Where should I place 'usualmente' in a sentence?
As an adverb, it's very flexible! You can put it at the start ('Usualmente como fruta'), after the verb ('Como usualmente fruta'), or sometimes even at the end of the sentence. Placing it at the beginning adds emphasis.