Detenidamente (en. Carefully)

/dete.ni.ˈða.men.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a meticulous or conscious manner.
The student studied attentively for the exam.
El estudiante estudió detenidamente para el examen.
Dedicating time and attention.
She listened attentively to the teacher's instructions.
Ella escuchó detenidamente las instrucciones del profesor.
With a clear and focused approach.
They analyzed each of the presented arguments attentively.
Analizaron detenidamente cada uno de los argumentos presentados.

Etymology

From the verb 'detener' with the suffix '-mente' indicating manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

listen attentively
To pay complete attention to what is said.
escuchar detenidamente
analyze attentively
To examine something with great care and attention.
analizar detenidamente
read attentively
To read with attention and without rush to understand in depth.
leer detenidamente

Related Words

detain
To stop or make something stop.
detener
attention
The action of attending, that is, putting the senses on something.
atención
care
Caution or attention to details.
cuidado

Slang Meanings

To be in the zone
When you are paying attention attentively in class, you are in the zone.
Cuando estás prestando atención detenidamente en la clase, estás en la zona.
To be in observer mode
She is always in observer mode, attentively analyzing everything around her.
Ella siempre está en modo observador, detenidamente analizando todo a su alrededor.