altamente (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adverb

Phonetic Transcription

/alˈtamente/

Use in Spanish

"Altamente" is a common adverb in Spanish that means "highly" or "highly/mostly." It is used to express the degree or intensity of an action or quality. This word is used frequently in both oral and written contexts in the Spanish language.

Examples

1. Altamente recomendado este restaurante.

2. Highly recommended this restaurant.

3. Este medicamento es altamente efectivo.

4. This medication is highly effective.

5. Está altamente motivado para lograr sus metas.

6. He is highly motivated to achieve his goals.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Altamente" is not usually part of idiomatic expressions in Spanish, but here are some phrases where it could be used in an idiomatic way:

1. Altamente probable

2. Highly probable

3. Altamente competitivo

4. Highly competitive

5. Altamente calificado

6. Highly qualified

7. Altamente versátil

8. Highly versatile

Etymology

The word "altamente" comes from the adjective "alto," meaning "high" or "tall," combined with the suffix "-mente," which transforms it into an adverb meaning "highly" or "mostly."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Muy, sumamente, extremadamente
• Antonyms: Poco, ligeramente, medianamente