verosimilmente

Verosimilmente is a Spanish adverb that denotes possibility or credibility, equivalent to “likely” or “plausibly” in English. It is used to express that something has a high probability or appears credible given the available evidence, without asserting absolute certainty. As an adverb, it typically modifies verbs or clauses to indicate modality, rather than describing a noun.

Etymology and related terms: verosimilmente is formed from the adjective verosímil (plausible) plus the adverbial suffix -mente. The underlying adjective comes from Latin verosimilis, from verus “true” and similis “like.” The noun verosimilitud (verisimilitude) is the related concept in literary and philosophical contexts, referring to the appearance or degree of truthfulness in a narrative or argument.

Usage and nuance: verosimilmente is more formal than everyday equivalents such as probablemente or posiblemente. It signals that a conclusion is supported by likelihood rather than certainty. For example: “Verosímilmente terminarán el proyecto este mes” or “Verosímilmente la información proporcionada es suficiente para tomar una decisión.” In literary criticism, verosimilitud describes how convincingly a story or scene reflects real life, contributing to its overall plausibility.

See also: verosímil, verosimilitud, plausibilidad.