How to Say "partially" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “partially” is “parcialmente” — use 'parcialmente' when describing something that is not entirely or completely in a certain state, like weather conditions or a building's completion status..
parcialmente
/par-syal-MEN-teh//paɾ.sjalˈmen.te/
Examples
El informe está parcialmente completo.
The report is partially complete.
El cielo está parcialmente nublado hoy.
The sky is partially cloudy today.
La carretera está parcialmente cerrada por la nieve.
The road is partially closed due to snow.
Entiendo tu punto, pero solo estoy de acuerdo parcialmente.
I understand your point, but I only agree partially.
The '-mente' Ending
Just like English uses '-ly' to turn words into descriptions of 'how' (like 'slowly'), Spanish uses '-mente'. This word comes from 'parcial' (partial) plus '-mente'.
Where to Put It
You usually place this word right after the action it describes. For example, 'funciona parcialmente' (it works partially).
Confusing Bias with Quantity
Mistake: “Using 'parcialmente' when you mean someone is being unfair.”
Correction: While 'parcial' can mean biased, 'parcialmente' almost always refers to an amount (not completely). To say someone acted with bias, use 'con parcialidad'.
a medias
Examples
Dejaron la obra a medias cuando se quedaron sin dinero.
They left the construction work halfway (or half-finished) when they ran out of money.
Using 'parcialmente' for unfinished tasks
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