Derechamente (en. Straightforwardly)

/de.re.ʧa.men.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a direct or unambiguous manner.
He spoke directly about his intentions.
Habló derechamente sobre sus intenciones.
With an honest and sincere character.
I told him directly what I thought of his attitude.
Le dije derechamente lo que pensaba de su actitud.
Without deviations or complications.
The report is presented directly to avoid confusion.
El informe se presenta derechamente para que no haya confusiones.

Etymology

Derived from 'derecho', which means direct, and the suffix '-mente' indicating adverb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to say directly
To speak in a straightforward manner without beating around the bush.
decir derechamente
to act directly
To act with honesty and transparency.
actuar derechamente

Related Words

right
Having a straight or correct character.
derecho
direct
Going straight to the point or having no intermediaries.
directo

Slang Meanings

To do something in a very frank manner.
When he asked me, I answered directly, without hesitation.
Cuando me preguntó, le respondí derechamente, sin titubear.