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    Meramente (en. Merely)

    /meɾaˈmente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Indicates that something is done simply or without additions.
    It is merely a temporary job.
    Es meramente un trabajo temporal.
    Refers to something that is only what is mentioned.
    He did it merely out of curiosity.
    Lo hizo meramente por curiosidad.
    Expresses that there is no more reason or intensity than what is indicated.
    It is merely considered an option.
    Meramente se considera una opción.

    Etymology

    It comes from 'mera', which means pure or simple, and the suffix '-mente' which forms adverbs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    merely decorative
    That only has an aesthetic purpose, without functionality.
    meramente decorativo
    merely informative
    That only has the intention to inform, without implying action.
    meramente informativo
    it is not merely
    Indicates that something is not limited to the simplicity mentioned.
    no es meramente

    Related Words

    mere
    That is pure, simple, or without mixture.
    mera
    southern
    That refers to the south or is located in the south.
    meridional
    meritorious
    That deserves or has merit.
    meritorio

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to downplay the importance of something.
    That is merely a rumor, don't pay attention to it.
    Eso es meramente un rumor, no le hagas caso.
    It can be used to imply that something is insignificant.
    It is merely a detail.
    Solo es meramente un detalle.