demasiadamente

Demasiadamente is a Spanish adverb meaning excessively or to an excessive degree. It functions as an intensifier that modifies adjectives, other adverbs, or, less commonly, verb phrases to indicate that a quality or action goes beyond what is appropriate, normal, or expected. It is closely related to synonyms such as excesivamente, desmesuradamente, and, in many contexts, can be replaced by them without changing the core meaning.

Formation and usage notes:

Demasiadamente is formed by adding the adverbial suffix -mente to the adjective demasiado. Its use is typical when the speaker wants to emphasize a high degree of a property. It often appears before the word it modifies, as in demasiado/demasiadamente caro or demasiado/demasiadamente difícil, with the latter carrying a stronger connotation of excess. It can also modify an adverb: actúa demasiado rápido vs. actúa demasiado rápidamente, where the latter emphasizes the speed more intensely.

Distinction from similar forms:

Demasiado is historically the more common form to express excess, especially in everyday speech, and it can act as an adverb or determiner (demasiado tarde, demasiadas cosas). Demasiadamente tends to carry a more formal or emphatic tone and is more likely to appear in considered or literary writing. In several contexts, especially in colloquial registers, replacing demasiadamente with excesivamente or desmesuradamente may be preferred for stylistic reasons.

Regional and stylistic notes:

The word is widely understood across Spanish-speaking regions. Its appropriateness depends on tone and register; for neutral or informal speech, demasiado often suffices, while demasiadamente is chosen for emphasis in more formal or critical contexts.