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usualmente

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adverbB1

usually?as a habit or general practice,normally?in a typical situation

Also:generally?speaking broadly,customarily?by custom

📝 In Action

Usualmente, llego a la oficina a las nueve en punto.

Usually, I arrive at the office exactly at nine o'clock.

El restaurante usualmente está lleno los fines de semana.

The restaurant is usually full on weekends.

¿Qué haces usualmente cuando tienes tiempo libre?

What do you normally do when you have free time?

Si no hay problemas, la reunión usualmente dura menos de una hora.

If there are no problems, the meeting usually lasts less than an hour.

Word Connections

Synonyms

normalmente (normally)
generalmente (generally)
habitualmente (habitually)

Antonyms

raramente (rarely)
ocasionalmente (occasionally)

Common Collocations

Usualmente hacemos – We usually do
Usualmente come – He/She usually eats

💡 Grammar Points

Forming Adverbs with -mente

This word is built from the adjective 'usual' (meaning 'usual') plus the ending '-mente'. This is the standard Spanish way to turn adjectives into adverbs, similar to adding '-ly' in English (e.g., 'quick' -> 'quickly').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Placement Flexibility

Mistake: "Placing 'usualmente' only at the start of the sentence, like in English."

Correction: 'Usualmente' can be placed before the verb, after the verb, or at the start of the sentence. For example: 'Ella usualmente lee' or 'Ella lee usualmente'. All are correct and natural.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use for Frequency

Use 'usualmente' when describing actions that repeat often or are part of a routine, covering about 70-90% of the time.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: usualmente

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly expresses a regular habit?

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Word Family

usual(usual, common (adjective)) - adjective

uso(use, custom (noun)) - noun

usar(to use (verb)) - verb

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.