adverb
adrede
on purpose
Se dice cuando alguien hace algo de manera intencional, no por accidente.
The Spanish word "adrede" means "intentionally" or "on purpose" in English.
Meaning:
- It is an adverb used to indicate that an action has been done deliberately or knowingly, rather than accidentally or by chance.
- Example: Lo rompió adrede. – He broke it on purpose.
Parts:
- The word "adrede" is considered a single adverb and does not have separable parts in modern usage, but the root is linked to "rede," an old term relating to plan or counsel.
Synonyms:
- A propósito (on purpose)
- Deliberadamente (deliberately)
- Intencionadamente (intentionally)
Antonyms:
- Accidentalmente (accidentally)
- Involuntariamente (involuntarily)
- Sin querer (unintentionally)
In summary, "adrede" is used when emphasizing that an act was done with full intention behind it.
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Examples
Ella rompió el vaso adrede.adverb
She broke the glass on purpose.
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