Efectivament

Efectivament is a Catalan adverb meaning indeed, in fact, really, or effectively. It is used to confirm the truth of a statement, to emphasize factuality, or to introduce a consequence that follows from what has been said.

Etymology and cognates: the word derives from the adjective efectiu (effective) with the adverbial suffix -ment, similar to how other adjectives form adverbs in Catalan. It has close cognates in Spanish (efectivamente) and Portuguese (efetivamente). In Catalan, the spelling remains efectivament and the pronunciation tends to place stress on the second syllable.

Usage and nuance: efectivament is often more formal or written than other intensifiers. It emphasizes the factual accuracy of a claim rather than emotional intensity. It can appear at the start or middle of a sentence: "Efectivament, aquesta és la millor solució." or "Aquest és, efectivament, el motiu." It is commonly contrasted with de fet (in fact) and realment (really), which convey slightly different shades of emphasis or certainty.

Register and regional use: widely understood across Catalan-speaking regions, including Catalunya, the Balears, and parts of València. It tends to appear more in written or formal contexts, such as journalism, academic writing, and official discourse, though it is not restricted to those domains.

Examples:

- És efectivament una bona idea.

- Aquestes dades són, efectivament, ordenades segons l’estat.

See also: de fet, realment, efecte (root word).