totalmente
/toˌtalˈmente/
The English word "totally" is translated into Spanish as totalmente. Wiktionary also lists de todo punto and con armas y bagajes.
Meaning: In a total manner, completely (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| totalmente | /toˌtalˈmente/ |
| de todo punto | /de ˌtodo ˈpunto/ |
| con armas y bagajes | /kon ˌaɾmas i baˈɡaxes/ |
The word totalmente is used to mean "in a total manner" or "completely." Much like in English, it can function as an intensifier to emphasize an adjective, such as in the phrase totalmente seguro (totally sure).
What does it mean word for word?
The word totalmente is formed by the adjective total and the suffix -mente, which is the Spanish equivalent of the English suffix "-ly".
Which one should you use?
The phrase con armas y bagajes is a highly idiomatic and somewhat archaic expression. It is used to mean "completely" or "with everything one owns," typically in the context of a person moving or leaving.
How do you pronounce it?
/toˌtalˈmente/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, totalmente can be used as a standalone response to agree with someone, similar to how an English speaker might say 'totally' or 'absolutely'.
- While totalmente is common, the phrase de todo punto uses the word punto, which comes from the Latin pungō, meaning 'to prick'.
- The expression con armas y bagajes reflects a historical era when moving required transporting one's means of defense and all personal belongings.
Examples in context
- Es totalmente mi culpa.It's totally my fault.This sentence shows how to use totalmente to express blame.Tatoeba #4613291 by DarkHollow, translation #3636195 by CK
- Lo digo totalmente en serio.I'm totally serious.This sentence demonstrates using totalmente to emphasize seriousness.Tatoeba #7634525 by arh, translation #2248284 by CK
- Ella me vuelve totalmente loco.She drives me totally insane.This sentence illustrates the use of totalmente as an intensifier for an adjective.Tatoeba #1236802 by marcelostockle, translation #453120 by FeuDRenais
- Estoy absolutamente de acuerdo contigoI totally agree with you
- Su respuesta es completamente correctaYour answer is totally correct
- Estoy totalmente convencido de su inocenciaI am totally convinced of his innocence
- ¡Completamente de acuerdo contigo!Totally agree with you!
- ¡Totalmente cierto, no puedo creerlo!Totally true, I can't believe it!
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Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing a movie they just watched.
- MaríaEsa película fue totalmente sorprendente.That movie was totally surprising.
- MateoTienes razón, el final fue increíble.You're right, the ending was incredible.
- MaríaEstoy totalmente de acuerdo contigo.I totally agree with you.
- MateoDeberíamos ver otra más.We should watch another one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “totally” translations and entries totalmente, de todo punto, con armas y bagajes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, de, punto, todo, totalmente, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
