técnicamente
/ˌteɡnikaˈmente/
The English word "technically" is translated into Spanish as técnicamente.
técnicamente is used to describe something based on precise facts, which however may be contrary to common misbelief or to a traditional name. You can also use the phrase desde un punto de vista técnico to mean "from a technical point of view" or the phrase si nos ponemos técnicos to mean "if we get technical".
Meaning: based on precise facts, which however may be contrary to common misbelief or to a traditional name (adv)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌteɡnikaˈmente/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly omit the accent mark on the first syllable, but the accent on the 'e' is required.
Did you know?
- When using si nos ponemos técnicos to signal a technical correction, the speaker is using a reflexive construction that literally means 'if we place ourselves technical'.
- In Spanish, using técnicamente often serves as a way to 'correct' someone without being overtly rude, softening the blow of a factual error.
- In Spanish, while técnicamente is the direct translation, people often use the phrase estrictamente hablando ('strictly speaking') to achieve the same effect of correcting a common misconception.
Examples in context
- Técnicamente, estás en lo cierto.Technically, you're correct.This sentence shows how to use técnicamente to confirm someone is correct.Tatoeba #4394625 by teskmon, translation #2643358 by CK
- Técnicamente, el hiragana es un silabario, no un alfabeto.Technically hiragana is a syllabary, not an alphabet.This sentence uses técnicamente to clarify a distinction between a syllabary and an alphabet.Tatoeba #7847264 by Seael, translation #5701767 by zumley
- ¿Sos soltero? Técnicamente sí, pero tengo una cita este viernes."Are you single?" "Technically yes, but I got a date this Friday."This sentence uses técnicamente to qualify a relationship status.Tatoeba #4507229 by emanuel81, translation #4506564 by Raizin
- Técnicamente, nuestro producto cumple con todos los requisitos legales.Technically, our product meets all the legal requirements.
- No puedo aceptar esa propuesta, técnicamente no es viable.I cannot accept that proposal, technically it is not feasible.
- Para explicar en términos técnicos, el proceso de extracción de datos es complejo.To explain technically, the process of data extraction is complex.
- En términos técnicos, el experimento ha sido un éxito rotundo.Technically, the experiment has been a resounding success.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a project deadline.
- JavierYa es lunes, así que el plazo venció.It's already Monday, so the deadline passed.
- SofíaTécnicamente, tenemos hasta medianoche para enviarlo.Technically, we have until midnight to send it.
- JavierTienes razón, todavía tenemos tiempo.You're right, we still have time.
- SofíaExacto, así que no te preocupes.Exactly, so don't worry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “technically” translations and entries técnicamente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
