sumamente
/ˌsumaˈmente/
The English word extremely can be translated into Spanish as sumamente. Wiktionary also lists extremadamente and harto.
Meaning: to an extreme degree (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| sumamente | /ˌsumaˈmente/ |
| extremadamente | /eɡstɾeˌmadaˈmente/ |
| harto | /ˈaɾto/ |
| extremamente | /eɡsˌtɾemaˈmente/ |
All these terms are used to describe something occurring to an extreme degree. While extremadamente is a versatile and neutral adverb, sumamente specifically conveys the sense of being exceedingly or extremely.
Which one should you use?
Sumamente is a more formal and sophisticated way to say extremely compared to extremadamente. In a colloquial setting, especially in regions like Spain, you might hear harto used to mean extremely or very.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase a todo dar is used to mean very cool or excellent. In Argentina, the informal phrase re contra is used to intensify adjectives.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌsumaˈmente/
Did you know?
- The word harto, when used to mean 'extremely', shares the same root as the English word 'farce'. It originally comes from the Latin word for 'stuffed' or 'filled'.
- In Spain, using harto to mean 'extremely' can be confusing because its primary dictionary meaning is 'to be fed up' or 'to be satiated'.
Examples in context
- Tom es extremadamente rico.Tom is extremely rich.This sentence shows how to use extremadamente with an adjective for wealth.Tatoeba #5015874 by Mavry, translation #3410763 by CK
- Esto es extremadamente difícil.This is extremely hard.This sentence demonstrates the use of extremadamente to describe difficulty.Tatoeba #5056503 by don_ramon, translation #5056470 by CK
- Ambos eran extremadamente ricos.Both were extremely rich.This sentence uses extremadamente to describe wealth in the plural form.Tatoeba #1388323 by marcelostockle, translation #806881 by Source_VOA
- Estoy muy felizI'm extremely happy
- Estoy sumamente agradecidoI am extremely grateful
- Ella habla increíblemente rápidoShe speaks extremely fast
- Estoy súper emocionadoI'm extremely excited
- La película fue mega divertidaThe movie was extremely fun
- La fiesta estuvo a todo darThe party was extremely cool
- La comida está re contra sabrosaThe food is extremely tasty
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a recent exam.
- ElenaEl examen de hoy fue sumamente complicado.Today's exam was extremely complicated.
- MateoTienes razón, no tuve tiempo de terminar.You're right, I didn't have time to finish.
- ElenaYo también, fue sumamente largo.Me too, it was extremely long.
- MateoEspero que nos vaya bien, Elena.I hope it goes well for us, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “extremely” translations and entries sumamente, extremadamente, harto, extremamente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries extremadamente, extremamente, harto, sumamente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
