Últimamente (en. Lately)

/ultimamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Refers to a period of time that occurs close to the present.

Lately, I have been very busy with work.

Últimamente he estado muy ocupado con el trabajo.

Indicates recent actions or situations.

Lately, I have seen many interesting movies.

Últimamente, he visto muchas películas interesantes.

Used to provide context about changes in circumstances.

Lately, the weather has been very variable.

Últimamente, el clima ha sido muy variable.

From the term 'último', from the Latin 'ultimus', and the suffix '-mente', which forms adverbs.

lately not

Indicates that something has not been present or available in a recent time.

últimamente no

lately I feel

Expresses how someone has been feeling in a recent period.

últimamente me siento

last

Refers to what is found at the end of a sequence or time.

último

recent

That has occurred or been produced recently.

reciente

There is not enough information on the subject.

Lately, not much has been heard about new updates.

Últimamente, no se ha escuchado mucho sobre nuevas actualizaciones.

It is often used in the context of complaints about routine.

Lately, everything seems boring to me.

Últimamente, todo me parece aburrido.