propiamente

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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. exactly
El estilo de la banda no es propiamente rocanrol, sino más bien una mezcla de ritmos.The band's style is not exactly rock and roll, but rather a mix of rhythms.
b. strictly
Esto no es cocina española propiamente dicha.Strictly speaking, this is not Spanish cuisine.
c. precisely
Ahora mismo nos encontramos, propiamente, en el lugar donde estaba el Coloso de Nerón.We're standing precisely on the site where the Colossus of Nero stood.
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