Generalmente
Example: Generalmente desayuno a las ocho de la mañana.
Definition
"Generalmente" is an adverb meaning usually or generally, used to indicate that something happens most of the time or in most cases. For example, "Generalmente desayuno a las ocho de la mañana" means breakfast usually occurs at eight in the morning.
Etymology
The word "generalmente" comes from the Latin root "generalis," meaning 'relating to all or whole,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-mente,' which is used in Spanish to form adverbs. Did you know? The suffix '-mente' originally meant 'mind' or 'manner,' so "generalmente" literally means 'in a general manner.'
Learn to use this word actively
"Generalmente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Spanish as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
