Deliberadamente (en. Deliberately)
/de.li.be.ɾa.ða.ˈmen.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Action taken with intention and awareness of its meaning.
He made the decision deliberately, knowing the consequences.
Tomó la decisión deliberadamente, sabiendo las consecuencias.
To do something with full awareness of what is being done.
She wrote the report deliberately, ensuring that all the information was accurate.
Escribió el informe deliberadamente, asegurándose de que toda la información fuera precisa.
To act with a clear purpose, leaving nothing to chance.
The team worked deliberately on their strategy for the game.
El equipo trabajó deliberadamente en su estrategia para el partido.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'deliberatus', which means 'thought out or reflected upon'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deliberately ignore
To disregard something knowingly.
deliberadamente ignorar
act deliberately
To perform an action with a clear intention.
actuar deliberadamente
deliberate decision
Choice made after a reflective process.
decisión deliberada
Related Words
deliberate
To discuss or consider something attentively.
deliberar
intention
Purpose or aim with which an action is carried out.
intención
premeditation
Action of planning something in advance.
premeditación
Slang Meanings
On purpose
Don't talk to me, I did it on purpose.
No me dirijas la palabra, lo hice a propósito.
Aware of what I am doing
He said that deliberately, knowing how I would react.
Dijo eso deliberadamente, sabía cómo iba a reaccionar.