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drásticamente

drastically

adverb DRAHS-tee-kah-men-teh Rare

Usage Note

Drásticamente is the adverbial form of drástico and signals a sharp, sweeping change rather than a gradual one. It typically follows the verb it modifies (cambió drásticamente) rather than preceding it. Learners often confuse its register — it belongs firmly in formal writing and news; everyday speech prefers mucho or completamente.

Examples

"Los precios bajaron drásticamente ese año."

Natural Translation

Prices dropped drastically that year.

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