Also means
gratuitously
Usage Note
Gratuitamente covers two distinct senses: 'without charge' (lo repararon gratuitamente — they fixed it free of charge) and 'without justification, needlessly' (le insultó gratuitamente — he insulted him without reason). Context usually makes the intended meaning clear. The corresponding adjective is gratuito/gratuita.
Examples
"El museo se puede visitar gratuitamente los domingos."
Natural Translation
The museum can be visited for free on Sundays.
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