Debidamente (en. Properly)

/deβiˈðamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Appropriately and correctly.
The document was duly signed by both parties.
El documento fue debidamente firmado por ambas partes.
Following established procedures or norms.
Reports must be duly submitted before the deadline.
Los informes deben ser debidamente presentados antes de la fecha límite.
With the necessary compliance with formalities.
The procedure was duly carried out, according to instructions.
El trámite se realizó debidamente, según las instrucciones.

Etymology

The term comes from the adjective 'duly', which is derived from the verb 'to owe', with the suffix '-ly' indicating manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

duly authorized
That has the necessary authorization.
debidamente autorizado
duly informed
That has received all relevant information.
debidamente informado

Related Words

owe
Obligation or responsibility that a person has.
deber
adequately
In an adequate or appropriate manner.
adecuadamente

Slang Meanings

Meets the necessary requirements.
This project is duly approved by the boss.
Este proyecto está debidamente aprobado por el jefe.
To take the liberty of doing something right.
Today I am going to do things duly, without skipping steps.
Hoy voy a hacer las cosas debidamente, sin saltarme pasos.