Solemnemente (en. Solemnly)

/so.le.n̪e.ˈmen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a way that expresses gravity or seriousness.
The judge spoke solemnly during the ceremony.
El juez habló solemnemente durante la ceremonia.
With formality and respect.
The pact was solemnly signed by the leaders.
El pacto fue firmado solemnemente por los líderes.
With an air of great importance.
Solemnly, he promised to take care of the flag.
Solemnemente, prometió cuidar la bandera.
Officially and ritually.
The ceremony was carried out solemnly in the cathedral.
La ceremonia fue llevada a cabo solemnemente en la catedral.

Etymology

From Latin 'solemniter', which means 'in a solemn manner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

solemnly swear
To commit seriously to fulfilling a promise.
solemnemente jurar
solemnly sign
To give an official character to a document seriously.
firmar solemnemente
speak solemnly
To express something with gravity and respect.
hablar solemnemente
solemnly celebrate
To carry out an event with a formal and important sense.
celebrar solemnemente

Related Words

solemn
That is grave and serious, especially in official contexts.
solemne
solemnity
Condition or quality of being solemn.
solemnidad
seriousness
Quality of what is serious; lack of frivolity.
seriedad

Slang Meanings

To do something with a lot of importance.
He said it very solemnly, as if the world were about to end.
Lo dijo muy solemnemente, como si el mundo se fuera a acabar.
To make a serious commitment jokingly.
When I solemnly promised not to eat sweets again, everyone laughed.
Cuando prometí solemnemente no volver a comer dulces, todos rieron.