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How to Say "rigorously" in Spanish

The Spanish word forrigorouslyis estrictamenteB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
with great attention to detail
A child placing their shoes perfectly straight and aligned with a line on the floor.

Examples

Los alumnos deben seguir las reglas estrictamente.

Students must follow the rules strictly.

El horario se cumple estrictamente en esta oficina.

The schedule is strictly followed in this office.

The '-mente' Ending

This word is formed by taking the adjective 'estricta' and adding '-mente'. It works just like adding '-ly' to an English word to describe how an action is done.

One Form for Everyone

Unlike adjectives, this word never changes. It stays the same whether you are talking about one person, many people, men, or women.

Don't change the ending

Mistake:estrictamenta

Correction: Always use 'estrictamente'. Even though it comes from the feminine 'estricta', the final 'e' in 'mente' never changes to 'a'.

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