voluntariamente

Lemma Details

Translation: voluntarily; willingly; of one's own free will; deliberately

Part of Speech: adverb

Etymology: Derived from the Spanish adjective 'voluntario' (voluntary) + the adverbial suffix '-mente'. The root comes from Latin 'voluntarius' meaning 'willing, of one's free will', which itself derives from 'voluntas' (will, desire, choice). The English cognate 'voluntarily' shares the same Latin origin, making this a transparent cognate for English speakers.

Commonality: 70%

Guessability: 90%

Register: neutral

Mnemonics

  • Think of 'voluntary' + 'mente' (mind) = doing something with a willing mind
  • Remember that many Spanish adverbs end in '-mente', similar to English '-ly'

Related Words, Phrases & Idioms

voluntario

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voluntad

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de buena gana

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servicio voluntario

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Synonyms

deliberadamente

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intencionalmente

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a propósito

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por voluntad propia

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Antonyms

involuntariamente

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forzadamente

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obligatoriamente

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Cultural Context

In Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of doing things 'voluntariamente' is often valued in contexts of community service, social responsibility, and personal initiative. It's commonly used in legal contexts to distinguish actions done willingly versus under duress.

Easily Confused With

voluntariosamente

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Commonality: 0%

Explanation: While 'voluntariamente' means 'voluntarily' or 'willingly', 'voluntariosamente' (though less common) implies doing something with enthusiasm or eagerness, beyond mere willingness.

Notes: 'Voluntariosamente' is less commonly used in everyday speech compared to 'voluntariamente'.

Mnemonic: 'Voluntariamente' is about choice (voluntary), while 'voluntariosamente' adds enthusiasm (voluntary + eager).