Puramente (en. Purely)

/puɾaˈmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Without any mixture or addition.
The work was purely academic.
El trabajo fue puramente académico.
With no other purpose than the stated one.
His intention was purely to raise awareness.
Su intención era puramente generar conciencia.
In its simplest or essential form.
The concept is purely theoretical.
El concepto es puramente teórico.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'puramentum', which means 'purity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

purely informational
which has the sole purpose of informing.
puramente informativo
purely commercial
which is based exclusively on commercial purposes.
puramente comercial
purely academic
referring only to the academic field.
puramente académico

Related Words

pure
that has no mixture whatsoever.
puro
purity
state of being pure.
pureza
purely
in a pure manner, without additions.
puremente

Slang Meanings

Used in contexts that emphasize a lack of emotional involvement.
It was purely a business agreement.
Fue puramente un acuerdo de negocios.
Describes something that is done just to fulfill.
He did it purely out of obligation.
Lo hizo puramente por obligación.