Originalmente (en. Originally)

/oɾiɣiˈnalmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Refers to the way something was at its beginning or origin.
Originally, this idea was conceived to improve education.
Originalmente, esta idea fue concebida para mejorar la educación.
Indicates the starting point of a story or development.
The project was originally thought out for the local community.
El proyecto fue originalmente pensado para la comunidad local.
Used to indicate that something has not changed since its beginnings.
Originally, this recipe was only for special occasions.
Originalmente, esta receta era sólo para ocasiones especiales.

Etymology

From Latin 'originalis', meaning 'belonging to the origin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

originally from
Used to indicate the initial place or context of something.
originalmente de
originally thought
Refers to the initial idea that one had about a topic.
originalmente pensado
originally designed
Indicates how something was planned from its beginnings.
originalmente diseñado

Related Words

origin
Starting point or birth of something.
origen
original
That is unique and not derived from another.
original
originality
Quality of being original.
originalidad

Slang Meanings

In its purest form
That style was originally pure before the modifications.
Ese estilo era originalmente puro antes de las modificaciones.
Firsthand
She bought the product originally, without intermediaries.
Ella compró el producto originalmente, sin intermediarios.