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"Purposeful" is an adjective which is often translated as "resuelto", and "purposefully" is an adverb which is often translated as "resueltamente". Learn more about the difference between "purposeful" and "purposefully" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. resuelto
I was impressed by the purposeful way he spoke to me.Me causó buena impresión la manera resuelta en que me habló.
b. decidido
She was a serious, purposeful student.Era una estudiante seria y decidida.
c. lleno de determinación (look, grin)
He walked in with a purposeful look on his face.Entró con una mirada llena de determinación.
a. con un sentido
Purposeful activities help improve the student's attitude.Las actividades con un sentido ayudan a mejorar la actitud del estudiante.
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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).
adverb
a. resueltamente
Ann hesitated for a moment, but then purposefully entered her boss's office.Ann vaciló por un momento, pero luego entró resueltamente en la oficina de su jefe.
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