Rotundamente (en. Roundly)
/ro.tun.damen.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Absolutely, without discussion.
The professor categorically stated that the theory was incorrect.
El profesor rotundamente afirmó que la teoría era incorrecta.
In a categorical and decisive manner.
Categorically, he rejected the proposal that was made to him.
Rotundamente, rechazó la propuesta que le hicieron.
With a firm character and without nuances.
The response was categorically negative.
La respuesta fue rotundamente negativa.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'rotundus', which means round, and is used in a figurative sense to express clarity and firmness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
categorically clear
Something that leaves no room for doubt.
rotundamente claro
to state categorically
To affirm something definitively.
decir rotundamente
Related Words
categorical
Having a rounded shape or being evident and clear.
rotundo
categoricalness
Quality of being categorical; clarity and firmness in expression.
rotundidad
Slang Meanings
To say something with complete certainty.
When he said it, it was categorically like a bulldozer.
Cuando lo dijo, fue rotundamente como un bulldozer.
To reject something without any reservations.
He told him categorically no to that crazy idea.
Le dijo rotundamente que no a esa idea loca.