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

Part of Speech

"Seguramente" is an adverb.

Phonetic Transcription

/s e ɡ uɾ a ˈmen.te/

Translation Options into English

• Surely
• Certainly
• Definitely

Meaning and Usage

"Seguramente" is used to express a strong belief or certainty about a situation or statement. It indicates that the speaker thinks something is highly likely to be true. The word is frequently used in both oral speech and written contexts but might appear more often in casual conversations.

Example Sentences

1. Seguramente va a llover mañana.

2. Surely, it will rain tomorrow.

3. Ella seguramente ganó el concurso.

4. She certainly won the contest.

5. Seguramente te llamará más tarde.

6. He will definitely call you later.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Seguramente" can be found in various expressions and contexts that convey certainty or likelihood.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. Seguramente lo haré.

2. I will surely do it.

3. Si seguimos así, seguramente tendremos éxito.

4. If we continue like this, we will surely be successful.

5. Ella seguramente se siente mejor después de sus vacaciones.

6. She surely feels better after her vacation.

7. Seguramente, tu amigo estará en la fiesta.

8. Surely, your friend will be at the party.

9. Debes llegar a tiempo; seguramente habrá mucha gente.

10. You should arrive on time; there will surely be many people.

Etymology

"Seguramente" comes from the Spanish word "seguro," which means "sure" or "safe." The suffix "-mente" is typical in Spanish for adverbs, denoting how something is done; thus "seguramente" essentially translates to "in a sure manner."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Ciertamente (Certainly) - Indudablemente (Undoubtedly) - Seguro (Surely)

Antonyms: - Dudosamente (Doubtfully) - Inciertamente (Uncertainly) - Tal vez (Maybe)