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"Gratuitamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "free", and "gratis" is an adjective which is also often translated as "free". Learn more about the difference between "gratuitamente" and "gratis" below.
gratuitamente(
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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).
a. free
Los clientes pueden comprar un teléfono y llevarse otro gratuitamente.Customers can buy one phone and get one free.
a. gratuitously
Su comentario fue ofensivo gratuitamente y no lo voy a tolerar.His remark was gratuitously offensive, and I won't stand that.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. for nothing
Puedes estar seguro de que yo gratis no trabajo.You can be sure I don't work for nothing.
