Adverbs

Adverbs (adverbios) modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They tell us how, when, where, how much, or to what extent something happens. Spanish adverbs are versatile and essential for adding detail and nuance to your sentences.

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Forming Adverbs with -mente

The most common way to form an adverb in Spanish is to add -mente to the feminine singular form of an adjective. This is similar to adding "-ly" in English.

The Process

1. Take the adjective.
2. Change it to the feminine singular form.
3. Add -mente.

Adjective (Masc.)	Feminine Form	Adverb	English
rápido	rápida	rápidamente	quickly
lento	lenta	lentamente	slowly
tranquilo	tranquila	tranquilamente	calmly
perfecto	perfecta	perfectamente	perfectly
claro	clara	claramente	clearly
completo	completa	completamente	completely
fácil	fácil	fácilmente	easily
frecuente	frecuente	frecuentemente	frequently
feliz	feliz	felizmente	happily
normal	normal	normalmente	normally