correctamente
/ko.ɾek.taˈmen.te/adverb★Intermediate
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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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)
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés