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literally in Spanish

literally in Spanish is literalmente, textualmente, literal — literally means in a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.

literally in Spanish

literalmente
adv
With phrasings that might normally be used or understood as figurative: truly; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.
textualmente
adv
With phrasings that might normally be used or understood as figurative: truly; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.
literal
adv
With phrasings that might normally be used or understood as figurative: truly; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.

What does "literally" mean?

  1. adv In a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.
    "The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word."
  2. adv (informal) Used to add emphasis to a statement, even when it isn't meant word for word.
    "I was literally dying of laughter during that scene."

literally in a sentence

  • The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word.
  • He literally ran five miles this morning — no exaggeration.
  • I was literally dying of laughter during that scene.

Similar words in Spanish

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "literally" in Spanish?

"literally" in Spanish is literalmente, textualmente, literal. literally means: In a literal, exact sense; word for word, without exaggeration.

How do you use "literally" in a sentence?

Example: "The translator rendered the poem literally, word for word." In Spanish, "literally" is literalmente, textualmente, literal.

Are there other ways to say "literally" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "literally": literalmente, textualmente, literal.

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