Adverb
/respɛk.tiˈβen.te/
The word "respectivamente" is an adverb used to indicate that two or more items correspond to their respective counterparts in a sequence. It's commonly used in both written and oral contexts, particularly in formal situations such as legal documents, academic writings, and formal speeches.
It's considered more formal and is thus more frequently encountered in written contexts. However, it is not uncommon in spoken language, especially in technical or academic discussions.
The students received their grades: María got a 9 and José a 7, respectively.
En la reunión se discutieron los temas de finanzas y logística, respectivamente.
In the meeting, the topics of finance and logistics were discussed, respectively.
Los productos A y B se fabrican en plantas diferentes, pero sus estándares de calidad son equivalentes, respectivamente.
While "respectivamente" itself is not commonly used in widespread idiomatic expressions, it plays a significant role in various contexts that involve comparisons or matched items. Below are some example sentences that demonstrate its use in comparative or sequential contexts.
The cities of Barcelona and Madrid have different climates: warm and temperate, respectively.
Los métodos de enseñanza en escuelas públicas y privadas son distintos, siendo participativos y tradicionales, respectivamente.
The teaching methods in public and private schools are different, being participatory and traditional, respectively.
En la encuesta se consultó sobre la satisfacción con el servicio y la calidad del producto, obteniendo buen resultado en ambos, respectivamente.
The word "respectivamente" comes from the root "respectivo", which itself comes from the Latin "respectivus", forming from "respectus", meaning "regard" or "consideration". The suffix "-mente" is added to form adverbs in Spanish.