evidentemente
/ebiˌdenteˈmente/
The English phrase evidently is translated into Spanish as evidentemente.
You can also use the phrase Al parecer to mean "apparently" or "it seems," as these two can be used interchangeably with evidentemente. If you wish to imply that something is a result of obvious observation or inference, you can use the phrase Se nota que, which literally means "it's noticeable that".
How does it change in a sentence?
evidentemente is an adverb. It is formed by taking the adjective evidente and adding the suffix -mente.
How do you pronounce it?
/ebiˌdenteˈmente/
Did you know?
- The Spanish language has a vast number of adverbs ending in -mente, but when using several in a row, only the last one retains the suffix to avoid repetitive sounds.
- The suffix -mente in evidentemente shares the same root as the Latin word mēns, meaning 'mind'. Essentially, these adverbs describe how an action is performed according to the mind.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, using evidentemente can sometimes sound overly formal or even slightly condescending, as if you are pointing out something the listener should have already noticed.
Examples in context
- Eso es evidentemente necesario.It's evidently necessary.This example shows how to use evidentemente to describe a necessity.Tatoeba #1705617 by marcelostockle, translation #3927326 by Delian
- El nacimiento es evidentemente un gran crimen, ya que es castigado con la muerte.Birth is evidently a major crime, since the penalty is death.This example uses evidentemente to state that a certain event is a crime.Tatoeba #10774688 by Shishir, translation #10775882 by DJ_Saidez
- La evidencia claramente indica que el proyecto fue un éxito.The evidence evidently indicates that the project was a success.
- Obvio que ganarán el partido, son el mejor equipo.Evidently, they will win the match, they are the best team.
- Al parecer, el problema radica en la falta de comunicación.Evidently, the problem lies in the lack of communication.
- Se nota que no han practicado lo suficiente para la presentación.Evidently, they haven't practiced enough for the presentation.
- Él está evidentemente cansado hoy.He is evidently tired today.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their friend Lucas at a cafe.
- SofíaLucas no ha dormido nada.Lucas hasn't slept at all.
- MateoSí, evidentemente se ve agotado.Yes, evidently he looks exhausted.
- Sofía¿Crees que es por el trabajo?Do you think it is because of work?
- MateoEs muy probable que sea eso.It is very likely that it is that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry evidentemente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries evidentemente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
