intensamente

Intensamente is an adverb used in several Romance languages, notably Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, to express that an action is done with a high degree of intensity. It functions to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, conveying emphasis or vigor in the described action or state. The word is formed from the adjective intenso (or its equivalents intenso/ intensos in different languages) plus the suffix -mente, which creates adverbs in these languages.

Etymology and cognates: intensamente derives from the Latin root intensus, through the Romance-language word for “intense” (intenso/intensa/intenso, depending on the language) and the standard adverbial suffix -mente in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. The spelling intensamente is shared across these languages, with pronunciation adapting to each language’s phonology.

Usage and examples: In Spanish, one might say “trabajó intensamente” or “pensó intensamente.” In Italian, examples include “ha lavorato intensamente.” In Portuguese, examples include “estudou intensamente.” The term appears in literary, journalistic, and academic contexts to denote sustained effort, passion, or thoroughness.

Related forms and translations: The corresponding noun forms are intensidad (Spanish), intensidade (Portuguese), intensità (Italian). Cross-linguistically related adverbs include phrases meaning “with great intensity.” While not a proper noun, intensamente may be used as a decorative or titular choice in media or translations.

See also: intensity, adverb formation with -mente, intensidade, intensidad, intensità.