🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

corretamente

Pronunciation / Transliteration: koʁeˈtɐ̃mẽtʃi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Properly/ˈprɒp.ər.li/
adverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Ela completou a tarefa corretamente."

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a manner that is correct or suitable.

    "She completed the task properly, following all the guidelines."
  2. 2

    In a way that is appropriate or fitting.

    "It is important to dress properly for the occasion."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'properly' originates from the Middle English term 'properli', derived from the Old French 'proprement', which in turn comes from the Latin 'proprius', meaning 'one's own' or 'particular'. Over time, its meaning evolved to signify doing something in a correct or suitable manner.

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