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periódicamente

periodically

adverb peh-ryoh-dee-kah-MEN-teh Rare

Usage Note

Periódicamente is formed from the adjective periódico + -mente and describes something that recurs at regular intervals. It is a formal register word; everyday speech often prefers de vez en cuando ('from time to time') or regularmente ('regularly'). Do not confuse periódico (the adjective) with the noun periódico meaning 'newspaper'.

Examples

"El médico revisa su estado periódicamente."

Natural Translation

The doctor checks his condition periodically.

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