Recientemente (en. Recently)

/reθien te mente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something has occurred in a recent time frame.
I have recently started reading a new book.
Recientemente he comenzado a leer un nuevo libro.
Refers to actions or events that have happened not long ago.
She arrived in the city recently.
Ella llegó a la ciudad recientemente.
It is used to describe changes or situations that have occurred recently.
The rules of the game have recently changed.
Recientemente han cambiado las reglas del juego.

Etymology

It derives from the adverb 'reciente' with the suffix '-mente'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Recently married
They have gotten married a short time ago.
recientemente casados
Recently acquired
Something that has been obtained recently.
recientemente adquirido
Recently published
A book or article that has been released recently.
recientemente publicado

Related Words

Recent
That has occurred or been produced recently.
reciente
Current
That is current at the present moment.
actual

Slang Meanings

Recently
Recently arrived at the party.
Recién llegados a la fiesta.
Cool (or nice)
I just bought a cool little car.
Acabo de comprar un fresquito coche.