correctamente

/ko.ɾek.taˈmen.te/
adverbIntermediate
general

In a correct or accurate manner; without mistakes or errors.

Escribió la respuesta correctamente.

He wrote the answer correctly.

El programa funciona correctamente.

The program works correctly.

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Used to describe actions, processes, or results that are free from errors or deviations from what is expected.

Collocations

funcionar correctamenteto work correctlyhacer algo correctamenteto do something correctly

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💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'correctamente' to describe actions that are done accurately or as intended.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the adjective 'correcto' (correct) with the adverbial suffix '-mente' (ly).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal and informal contexts to emphasize accuracy or proper execution of tasks.

Word Breakdown

correcto
correct
root
+
-mente
ly (adverbial suffix)
suffix
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