regularmente

Regularmente is an adverb used in Spanish (and Portuguese) to express that an action occurs with regularity, at fixed intervals, or according to a routine. It can be translated as “in a regular manner” or “regularly” in English.

Etymology: The word comes from the adjective regular, plus the suffix -mente to form an adverb. The root regular traces to Latin regulāris, indicating order or rule; the suffix -mente turns adjectives into adverbs.

Usage: Regularmente describes actions repeated over time or performed according to an established pattern. It is invariable, so it does not change with gender or number. Examples: “Se entrena regularmente.” “Debe tomar la medicina regularmente.” “El tren llega regularmente a las nueve.” In formal and informal prose, it conveys habit and consistency.

Related terms: Regularidad is the noun referring to regularity or steadiness; regular is the base adjective; “de forma regular” is a common paraphrase. Synonyms include habitualmente, con frecuencia, de manera constante. Distinctions: habitualmente emphasizes habit; con frecuencia emphasizes repetition; regularmente stresses regular timing and regularity of the pattern.