frecuentemente
adverbCEFR B2
What does “frecuentemente” mean in English?
often, on many occasions, repeated regularly
Example sentences
Los estudios señalan que este trastorno aparece frecuentemente en personas jóvenes.
Studies point out that this disorder frequently appears in young people.
Frecuentemente se olvida que el turismo también tiene un impacto ambiental considerable.
It is frequently forgotten that tourism also has a considerable environmental impact.
How to use it
Frecuentemente (adverb, from frecuente + -mente) means 'frequently' or 'often'. More formal than the everyday a menudo or muchas veces, and typical of written or analytical register: frecuentemente se argumenta que..., un problema que aparece frecuentemente.
Common mistake
Frecuentemente (formal register) and a menudo / muchas veces (everyday register) mean the same thing but belong to different registers — prefer frecuentemente in essays and reports, and a menudo in conversation.
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Funciones: conectores del discurso.