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por entero
/poɾ enˈteɾo/
in its entirety
Estudié el problema por entero antes de dar una respuesta.
I studied the problem in its entirety before giving an answer.
formal
completely, entirely, or fully, without omitting anything
El documento debe analizarse por entero para entender su significado.
The document must be analyzed in its entirety to understand its meaning.
Ella se comió la pizza por entero en cinco minutos.
She ate the whole pizza in five minutes.
Used to emphasize that something is done completely or without leaving anything out. Often appears in formal or written contexts.
Collocations
analizar por enteroto analyze entirelyconsumir por enteroto consume entirelyleer por enteroto read in full
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Pro Tip
When to use 'por entero'
Use 'por entero' when you want to emphasize that something is done fully or completely, often in formal or written contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation where simpler synonyms like 'completamente' would suffice.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'Por entero' is formal. In everyday speech, prefer 'completamente', 'totalmente', or 'del todo'.
Literal vs. Figurative
This phrase is literal and does not have a figurative or idiomatic meaning. It always refers to completeness in a physical or abstract sense.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the preposition 'por' (by/through) with the adjective 'entero' (whole/entire). 'Entero' derives from Latin 'integer' (whole, untouched). The phrase has been used in Spanish since at least the 16th century to emphasize completeness.
Usage Notes
This phrase is more formal than its synonyms and is commonly found in written Spanish, particularly in academic, legal, or technical contexts. In spoken language, 'completamente' or 'totalmente' are more frequently used.
Word Breakdown
por
by/through
prepositionentero
whole/entire
adjectiveDiccionario Español-Inglés