Históricamente (en. Historically)

/istóɾikamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Refers to something that has occurred in the past and is relevant to the present.
Historically, this site has been a meeting point.
Históricamente, este sitio ha sido un punto de encuentro.
Indicates an analysis or assessment from the perspective of history.
Historically, the political decisions of this government have had a significant impact.
Históricamente, las decisiones políticas de este gobierno han tenido un gran impacto.
Related to the events that have occurred throughout history.
Historically, the revolution was a fundamental change in society.
Históricamente, la revolución fue un cambio fundamental en la sociedad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'historicus', which means related to history.

Common Phrases and Expressions

historically speaking
In historical terms.
históricamente hablando
historical facts
Events that have marked a before and after in history.
hechos históricos

Related Words

history
Study or account of past events.
historia
historic
That belongs to history.
histórico
chronology
Study of the order of events in time.
cronología

Slang Meanings

A reference to something remembered for its historical importance.
That was, historically, a key moment in pop culture.
Eso fue, históricamente, un momento clave en la cultura pop.