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"Correctamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "correctly", and "acertadamente" is an adverb which is also often translated as "correctly". Learn more about the difference between "correctamente" and "acertadamente" below.
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (accurately)
a. correctly
Asegúrese de que las pilas estén colocadas correctamente.Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly.
2. (decorously)
acertadamente(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (rightly)
a. correctly
Isabel fue la primera en responder acertadamente la pregunta que hicieron en la radio.Isabel was the first one to answer correctly to the question that was made on the radio.
2. (aptly)
a. appropriately
El diseñador eligió acertadamente los tonos para el consultorio.The designer chose the colors for the doctor's office appropriately.
