Oficialmente (en. Officially)
/ofiθjal'mente/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
In an official manner or approved by an authority.
The document was officially endorsed by the ministry.
El documento fue oficializado oficialmente por el ministerio.
According to what is recognized or established.
The new policy was officially implemented on campus.
La nueva política se implementó oficialmente en el campus.
In a formal and public way.
The event was officially announced in the press.
El evento fue anunciado oficialmente en la prensa.
Etymology
From the Latin 'officium' meaning 'office or duty', combined with the suffix '-ly' indicating manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
officially recognized
It refers to something that has been accepted by a competent authority.
oficialmente reconocido
officially designated
It indicates that someone has been appointed to a position formally.
oficialmente designado
officially informed
It means that a formal announcement has been made regarding it.
oficialmente informado
Related Words
official
Pertaining to or related to authority or government.
oficial
unofficial
Acting by virtue of a duty or commitment, even if not official.
oficioso
Slang Meanings
In administrative jargon, it is used to refer to something that has gone through all necessary approvals.
That report is no longer a draft; it's officially final.
Ese informe ya no es un proyecto, es oficialmente final.
It means that something has a confirmed status and is not merely a rumor.
That is not a rumor; it is officially confirmed by the source.
Eso no es un chisme, es oficialmente confirmado por la fuente.