adicionalmente

Adicionalmente is an adverb used in Spanish and Portuguese to introduce information that supplements what has already been stated. It functions as a connector indicating addition or further consideration, similar in function to “in addition,” “moreover,” or “furthermore” in English. It is more formal than many everyday equivalents, and it is commonly found in technical, academic, legal, and business writing.

In both languages, adicionalmente is formed from the adjective adicional (additional) plus the adverbial suffix -mente. The adjective itself derives from Latin roots related to adding or attaching, and the adverbial form adapts the meaning to modify verbs or entire clauses.

Usage and stylistic notes: Adicionalmente can appear at the beginning of a sentence or after a semicolon to introduce a supplementary point. Examples include: Spanish: “Adicionalmente, se deben considerar los costos.” Portuguese: “Adicionalmente, os custos devem ser avaliados.” As with other adverbs, its placement is flexible for emphasis and flow, and it does not change to agree with gender or number.

Variations and register: In everyday speech, speakers may prefer synonyms such as además (Spanish) or além disso (Portuguese). Adicionalmente, however, remains a standard choice in formal writing, official documentation, and contexts that require precise, unambiguous augmentation of information.