How to Say "properly" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “properly” is “correctamente” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Si sigues las instrucciones correctamente, el plato saldrá delicioso.
If you follow the instructions correctly, the dish will turn out delicious.
Ella no contestó correctamente a la pregunta del profesor.
She did not answer the teacher's question correctly.
Por favor, asegúrate de que el documento esté firmado correctamente antes de enviarlo.
Please, make sure the document is signed properly before sending it.
The '-mente' Adverb Rule
Most Spanish adverbs that end in '-ly' (like 'correctly') are formed by taking the feminine version of the adjective ('correcta') and adding '-mente'.
Using the Adjective instead of the Adverb
Mistake: “El coche funciona correcto.”
Correction: El coche funciona correctamente. (Remember, use the adverb to describe *how* the action of working is done.)
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