Generalmente (en. Generally)

/xeneɾalˈmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates that something usually happens or occurs in most cases.

Generally, I feel tired on Mondays.

Generalmente, los lunes me siento cansado.

It is used to express a standard or trend that applies frequently.

Generally, the store opens at nine.

Generalmente, la tienda abre a las nueve.

Found in everyday use, to mark a generalization.

Generally, I prefer tea over coffee.

Generalmente, prefiero el té al café.

From the Latin 'generalis', which means 'relating to a kind'.

Generally speaking

In general terms, without going into details.

generalmente hablando

Generally accepted

Something that is recognized and accepted by most.

generalmente aceptado

Generally included

Something that is included in most cases.

generalmente incluido

General

One that applies to a broad set or category.

general

People

Group of people.

gente

Generation

Group of people who were born and live in the same period.

generación

It's like saying 'normally' in a more relaxed context.

I generally come at this time, but today I arrived late.

Generalmente vengo a esta hora, pero hoy llegué tarde.