Extrañamente (en. Strangely)

/eks'tɾaɲamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a manner that causes amazement or confusion.
Strangely, he arrived earlier than expected.
Extrañamente, llegó antes de lo previsto.
In a way that is not typical or expected.
The weather has changed strangely in recent weeks.
El clima ha cambiado extrañamente en las últimas semanas.
With a sense of rarity or uniqueness.
His behavior was strangely calm during the storm.
Su comportamiento fue extrañamente tranquilo durante la tormenta.

Etymology

Derived from 'extrañar' with the suffix '-mente' that forms adverbs.

Common Phrases and Expressions

strangely familiar
something that seems familiar but turns out to be strange.
extrañamente familiar
to dream strangely
to have peculiar or unusual dreams.
soñar extrañamente

Related Words

to miss
to feel the absence of someone or something.
extrañar
strange
that is not common or usual.
extraño

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to unexpected situations.
That answer was strangely accurate.
Esa respuesta fue extrañamente acertada.
Indicates surprise at unusual behavior.
He behaved strangely in the meeting.
Se comportó extrañamente en la reunión.