highly

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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. muy
They say laughter is a highly effective painkiller.Dicen que la risa es un analgésico muy eficaz.
b. sumamente
Our school only hires highly qualified professional educators.Nuestra escuela sólo contrata a educadores profesionales sumamente calificados.
c. altamente
The coach used highly sophisticated data analysis to improve the team's performance.El entrenador utilizó un análisis de datos altamente sofisticado para mejorar el rendimiento del equipo.
d. mucho
Shelly made a highly spiced apple pie for dessert.Shelly preparó un pay de manzana con muchas especias para el postre.
e.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
A highly dangerous tornado is coming our way. We need to take shelter.Se aproxima un tornado peligrosísimo. Hay que resguardarnos.
The owner of the company is a highly intelligent woman.La dueña de la empresa es una mujer inteligentísima.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
A highly placed official was arrested over the weekend for abuse of powers.Un alto funcionario fue detenido durante el fin de semana por abuso de poderes.
Natalie's father is a highly placed official in the military.El papá de Natalie es un oficial importante en el ejército.
a. muy bien
Martha spoke highly of her coworkers at her farewell party.Martha habló muy bien de sus colegas en su fiesta de despedida.
b. muy bueno
Patrick thinks highly of his wife.Patrick tiene una muy buena opinión de su esposa.
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