How to Say "admittedly" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “admittedly” is “ciertamente” — B2 level.
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adverbB2formal
Acknowledging a point before introducing a contrast
Examples
Ciertamente el trabajo es difícil, pero la recompensa vale la pena.
Admittedly, the job is difficult, but the reward is worth it.
Ella llegó tarde, ciertamente, sin embargo, trajo los documentos importantes.
She arrived late, to be sure; however, she brought the important documents.
The Concession Adverb
In this usage, 'ciertamente' acts as a concession, meaning you are granting that the first part of the sentence is true, usually setting up a 'but' or 'however' statement to follow.
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