indudablemente
/indudablemente/from spelling rules
The English word "indubitably" is translated into Spanish as indudablemente.
indudablemente is an adverb used to express that something is undoubtedly or unquestionably true.
Meaning: Undoubtedly, unquestionably (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is built from the prefix in-, which means "not" or "without", the root duda, meaning "doubt" and the suffix -mente, which corresponds to the English suffix "-ly" to form an adverb.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adverb indudablemente is formed by adding the suffix -mente to the feminine form of the adjective indudable.
How do you pronounce it?
/indudablemente/
Did you know?
- The suffix -mente comes from the Latin word mēns, meaning 'mind'. In Spanish, this means that saying 'indubitably' literally describes how something is perceived in one's mind.
- Unlike English, where 'indubitably' is often used as a joke or a caricature of fancy speech, indudablemente is used seriously in legal and philosophical texts across the Spanish-speaking world.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a strong indudablemente used as a standalone answer can be perceived as slightly arrogant or overly definitive, as if the speaker is shutting down any further debate.
Examples in context
- Indudablemente.Indubitably.This example shows how to use indudablemente as a standalone response.Tatoeba #6557088 by carlosalberto, translation #6556068 by Micsmithel
- El proyecto será, sin lugar a dudas, un éxito.The project will undoubtedly be a success.
- Este innovador descubrimiento científico es, indudablemente, crucial para la medicina.This groundbreaking scientific discovery is undoubtedly crucial for medicine.
- El concierto de anoche fue increíble, sin ninguna duda.Last night's concert was amazing, without any doubt.
- ¿Vendrás a la fiesta mañana? – ¡Definitivamente!Are you coming to the party tomorrow? – Definitely!
- ¿Deberíamos intentarlo? – ¡Por supuesto!Should we give it a try? – Of course!
- Es indudablemente la mejor opción.It is undoubtedly the best option.
- Ella es indudablemente una gran artista.She is unquestionably a great artist.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing a new restaurant.
- Mateo¿Te gusta la comida de este lugar?Do you like the food at this place?
- MaríaSí, es indudablemente deliciosa.Yes, it is undoubtedly delicious.
- MateoTendremos que volver pronto.We will have to come back soon.
- MaríaPor supuesto que sí.Of course we will.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry indudablemente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries indudablemente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
