individualmente

Individualmente is an adverb used in Spanish and Portuguese to mean “individually” or “one by one.” It describes actions performed separately for each member of a group, or decisions made on a per-person or per-item basis, as opposed to doing something collectively. As an adverb, it does not change with gender or number.

Etymology and form: The term derives from the adjective individual, itself from Latin individuus meaning indivisible. The common Romance-language suffix -mente forms the adverb, yielding individualmente in both Spanish and Portuguese. The expression is closely related to phrases like “a level individual” or “per individual” in context, though it remains primarily used as a straightforward adverb.

Usage and nuances: Individualmente can modify verbs to indicate per-item analysis or per-person treatment. Examples include: “Los datos fueron analizados individualmente” (The data were analyzed individually) and “Cada participante respondió individualmente” (Each participant answered individually). It can also appear in contexts emphasizing personal treatment rather than group processes: “hablar con cada afectado individualmente.” The term favors precision about separateness or personal consideration rather than collective grouping.

Translations and equivalents: In English, the closest translations are “individually,” “one by one,” or “per person.” In some cases, broader phrases such as “a nivel individual” (at an individual level) may be used. Related terms include the noun “individuo” (individual person) and the adjective “individual” (pertaining to an individual).