claramente
/ˌklaɾaˈmente/
The English word "clearly" can be translated into Spanish as claramente. If unsure, use claramente. Wiktionary also lists por lo claro.
Meaning: (modal) without a doubt, obviously (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| claramente | /ˌklaɾaˈmente/ |
| por lo claro | /poɾ lo ˈklaɾo/ |
claramente is used as a modal adverb to mean "without a doubt" or "obviously".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌklaɾaˈmente/
Did you know?
- The suffix '-mente' used in claramente comes from the Latin 'mens', meaning 'mind', which is the same root found in the English word 'mental'.
- The word claro can also function as an interjection used to say 'of course' or 'sure', acting as a much more casual substitute for the formal adverb.
- Spanish has a specific word claro for a clearing in a forest, which shares the same root as the adverb claramente.
Examples in context
- Hable despacio y claramente.Speak slowly and clearly.This sentence is useful for practicing how to ask someone to speak slowly and claramente.Tatoeba #993134 by hayastan, translation #30129 by CK
- Dilo claramente en voz alta.Say it clearly in a loud voice.This sentence is useful for practicing how to ask someone to say something claramente in a loud voice.Tatoeba #4566639 by cueyayotl, translation #435404 by CK
- Tom está claramente agotado.Tom is clearly worn out.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of claramente to indicate that someone is obviously worn out.Tatoeba #5879693 by albrusgher, translation #3728877 by CM
- Para decirlo claramente, creo que debemos tomar una decisión ahora.To say it clearly, I think we should make a decision now.
- Explica sin rodeos qué es lo que necesitas para que pueda ayudarte.Explain directly what you need so I can assist you.
- Para hablar con claridad en esta reunión, debemos evitar ambigüedades.To speak clearly in this meeting, we must avoid ambiguities.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing a project at work.
- SofíaClaramente necesitamos más tiempo para terminar.Clearly we need more time to finish.
- MateoTienes razón, el trabajo es muy largo.You are right, the work is very long.
- SofíaEntonces, ¿hablamos con el jefe hoy?So, shall we speak with the boss today?
- MateoSí, es la mejor opción ahora.Yes, it is the best option now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clearly” translations and entries claramente, por lo claro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries claramente, claro, lo, por, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
