Ocasionalmente (en. Occasionally)

/oka.sjo.nalˈmen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something happens or is done sporadically or periodically.
Occasionally, I go to the movies with my friends.
Ocasionalmente, voy al cine con mis amigos.
Refers to something that does not occur regularly.
Occasionally, I enjoy a good book.
Ocasionalmente, disfruto de un buen libro.
It is used to point out events that happen now and then.
She occasionally travels for work.
Ella ocasionalmente viaja por trabajo.

Etymology

It comes from the adjective 'occasional', from the Latin 'occasionalis', and the suffix '-mente' which indicates manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

from time to time
Indicates an action that occurs occasionally.
de vez en cuando
sporadically
Refers to something that happens infrequently.
de forma esporádica
once in a while
Refers to actions that occur on different occasions.
una vez por otro

Related Words

occasion
Moment or circumstance in which something occurs.
ocasión
occasional
That occurs occasionally; not frequent.
ocasional
eventual
That can happen, but is not certain.
eventual

Slang Meanings

Sometimes, when there’s time
Occasionally, I sneak into parties.
Ocasionalmente, me cuelo en fiestas.
When you feel like it
Occasionally, I go out dancing alone.
Ocasionalmente, salgo a bailar solo.