magníficamente

magnificently

adverb mahg-NEE-fee-kah-MEN-teh Rare

Also means

splendidly

Usage Note

Magníficamente is a high-register intensifier meaning superlatively well. It derives from magnífico (itself from Latin magnificus) plus the adverbial suffix -mente. Learners may over-use it as a synonym for muy bien; in everyday speech de maravilla or estupendamente are more natural.

Examples

"El pianista actuó magníficamente anoche."

Natural Translation

The pianist performed magnificently last night.

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