automáticamente
/autoˌmatikaˈmente/
The English word 'automatically' is translated into Spanish as automáticamente.
automáticamente is used to describe something happening in an automatic manner. For a more formal and neutral way to express this, you can use the phrase de manera automática. To emphasize that a process occurs without human intervention, you may use sin intervención humana. Alternatively, de forma automática is a common alternative to using the single adverb.
Meaning: In an automatic manner (adv)
How do you pronounce it?
/autoˌmatikaˈmente/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, if you have a list of adverbs ending in -mente, you only need to attach the suffix to the last word. For example, you can say rápida y automáticamente instead of rápidamente y automáticamente.
- The suffix -mente in automáticamente comes from the Latin word mēns, meaning 'mind'. This suggests the word is etymologically linked to the idea of a mental state.
- When a person reacts automáticamente to something, Spanish speakers may colloquially describe them as acting como un robot to highlight the lack of conscious thought.
Examples in context
- La puerta se cierra automáticamente.The door locks automatically.This sentence is useful for describing how a door locks using automáticamente.Tatoeba #870562 by ildefonk, translation #50211 by CK
- Las luces automáticamente se apagan.The lights automatically turn off.This sentence is useful for describing how lights turn off using automáticamente.Tatoeba #5409806 by Omnivoro, translation #5409516 by CK
- Respondí automáticamente cuando oí mi nombre.I replied automatically when I heard my name.This sentence is useful for describing a reflexive or habitual response using automáticamente.Tatoeba #1303332 by wallebot, translation #251981 by Eldad
- Al guardar los cambios, el sistema se actualiza de manera automática.When saving the changes, the system updates automatically.
- Los datos se sincronizan automáticamente con el servidor principal.The data is synchronized automatically with the main server.
- El teléfono se desbloquea de forma automágica cuando me reconoce la cara.The phone unlocks automatically – like magic – when it recognizes my face.
- La música se pone solita cuando conecto los auriculares.The music starts playing automatically when I connect the headphones.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a new smart home device.
- Mateo¿Cómo funciona este sensor de luz?How does this light sensor work?
- SofíaSe enciende automáticamente cuando detecta movimiento.It turns on automatically when it detects movement.
- MateoEso es muy útil para la casa.That is very useful for the house.
- SofíaSí, es muy práctico y moderno.Yes, it is very practical and modern.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “automatically” translations and entries automáticamente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries automáticamente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
