Fatalmente (en. Fatally)
fa-tal-men-te
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a way that leads to death or has tragic consequences.
The accident happened fatally, leaving several victims.
El accidente ocurrió fatalmente, dejando varias víctimas.
Inevitably; in a way that cannot be changed.
The ship sank fatally in the midst of the storm.
El barco sank fatalmente en medio de la tormenta.
With an effectiveness that seems unavoidable.
The decisions made that day fatally impacted the company's future.
Las decisiones tomadas aquel día impactaron fatalmente el futuro de la empresa.
Etymology
From the Latin 'fatalis', which refers to what is destined by fate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fatally wounded
Mortally wounded.
fatalmente herido
fatally compromised
In a situation with no way out.
fatalmente comprometido
Related Words
fatal
That causes or can cause death.
fatal
fatality
The condition of what is inevitable or destined.
fatalidad
Slang Meanings
Quick and with no return.
That blow was fatally direct.
Ese golpe fue fatalmente directo.
Tragic but considered inevitable.
His fate was written; thus he ended fatally.
Su destino estaba escrito; así terminó fatalmente.