Formalmente (en. Formally)

/foɾmal'mente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In accordance with established rules or customs.
The contract was formally signed by both parties.
El contrato fue formalmente firmado por ambas partes.
Officially or in a serious context.
The proposal was presented formally in the meeting.
La propuesta fue presentada formalmente en la reunión.
In a context that requires protocol or ceremony.
The graduation ceremony was carried out formally.
Se realizó la ceremonia de graduación formalmente.

Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'formal,' which comes from the Latin 'formalis.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak formally
Communicate in a serious and respectful manner.
hablar formalmente
to act formally
Behave according to established norms.
actuar formalmente
formal presentation
Presentation made in a solemn and structured manner.
presentación formalmente

Related Words

formality
Condition of what is formal; attention to the norms.
formalidad
formalism
Tendency to strictly adhere to forms and procedures.
formalismo

Slang Meanings

In the academic field, when a student advances to a higher grade.
He has officially moved up to the third year, now we have to celebrate.
Ya formalmente subió a tercer año, ahora hay que celebrar.
Used in business settings to refer to unwritten agreements.
Everything is officially agreed upon, even if we don't have a contract.
Todo se formalmente acordado, aunque no tengamos un contrato.