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democráticamente

A2 adverb #7,000 よく出る 11分で読める

democráticamente

上位7,000

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解説 democráticamente in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'democráticamente' is a very long word, but you can understand it because it looks like 'democratically' in English. It is an adverb, which means it describes how we do something. For example, if a class votes for a favorite color, they are deciding 'democráticamente'. You don't need to use this word often yet, but you should recognize it when you see it in news or school books. It comes from 'democracia' (democracy). Just remember: it's about voting and being fair in a group. It is pronounced in a rhythmic way: de-mo-crá-ti-ca-men-te.

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At the A2 level, you are starting to talk about your community and basic social rules. 'Democráticamente' is useful when describing how groups make decisions. You can use it with simple verbs like 'votar' (to vote) or 'elegir' (to choose). For example: 'Nosotros elegimos al capitán democráticamente.' (We chose the captain democratically.) It helps you express that a process was fair. Notice that the word ends in '-mente', which is like '-ly' in English. Because the adjective 'democrática' has an accent on the 'á', the adverb keeps it. This is a good word to show you are moving beyond basic vocabulary.

At the B1 level, you can use 'democráticamente' to discuss social issues, history, and work environments. You should be able to explain the concept of democracy using this adverb. For instance, you can describe how a labor union or a local club functions. 'La asociación toma todas sus decisiones democráticamente.' You are also learning to use the passive voice, where this word appears often: 'El presidente fue elegido democráticamente.' You should also begin to distinguish it from similar words like 'equitativamente' (equitably) or 'libremente' (freely). It is a key word for participating in intermediate-level conversations about society.

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At the B2 level, 'democráticamente' becomes a tool for more nuanced political and social analysis. You can use it to debate the legitimacy of governments or the internal processes of large organizations. You should feel comfortable using it in formal essays and presentations. For example, 'Es imperativo que los conflictos internacionales se resuelvan democráticamente y bajo el marco de la ley.' You understand that the word carries a weight of legitimacy and can be used to contrast with 'autoritariamente' or 'dedocráticamente' (a slang term for someone being chosen by 'pointing a finger'). Your pronunciation should be fluid, respecting the double stress of the word.

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At the C1 level, you use 'democráticamente' with precision in academic, legal, or high-level professional contexts. You can discuss the 'déficit democrático' or how institutions fail to act 'democráticamente'. You understand the subtle rhetorical uses of the word—how it can be used to justify a decision or to criticize an undemocratic process. You can use it in complex sentence structures: 'Si bien el líder fue elegido democráticamente, sus acciones posteriores han socavado la confianza pública.' You also recognize its use in literature and high-level journalism where it might be used metaphorically to describe the 'democracy of ideas'.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'democráticamente', including its historical, philosophical, and legal connotations. You can use it to analyze the evolution of Spanish and Latin American political systems with native-like fluency. You understand how the term functions within constitutional law and political theory. You can use it in highly sophisticated ways, such as discussing the 'democráticamente expresada voluntad general' (the democratically expressed general will). You are also aware of how the word's meaning can be contested in different ideological frameworks. Your use of the word is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker, used only when the context demands its specific weight.

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An adverb meaning 'in a democratic way', primarily used for voting and fair group decisions.
Formed from the feminine adjective 'democrática' plus the suffix '-mente', retaining the original accent.
Essential for discussing politics, social organization, and collective choices in Spanish-speaking cultures.
A formal cognate of 'democratically', making it easy for English speakers to recognize but tricky to spell.

The word democráticamente is a high-level Spanish adverb that describes an action performed according to the principles of democracy. At its core, it means doing something in a way where everyone involved has a voice, a vote, or a fair say in the outcome. While it sounds complex, it is actually quite common in both formal political discourse and everyday social organization. For an English speaker, it is a 'cognate,' meaning it looks and sounds very similar to its English equivalent, 'democratically.' This makes it an excellent addition to your vocabulary early on, even if the word itself is long.

Political Context: This is the primary domain of the word. It refers to the election of leaders, the passing of laws, and the functioning of government institutions where the power resides with the people. When a country transitions from a dictatorship to a system where people vote, they are beginning to live democráticamente.

El nuevo representante estudiantil fue elegido democráticamente por todos sus compañeros de clase.

Social and Group Context: Beyond politics, the word is used to describe fair decision-making in small groups. For example, if a group of friends is deciding which movie to watch and they take a vote rather than letting one person decide, they are acting democráticamente. It implies fairness, equality, and consensus-seeking.

The use of this word often carries a positive connotation of legitimacy. If a decision is made democráticamente, it is generally seen as more valid or acceptable because it reflects the will of the majority. In many Spanish-speaking countries, particularly those that have experienced periods of authoritarian rule in the 20th century (like Spain, Chile, or Argentina), the word carries significant historical weight and is used with a sense of pride and civic duty.

Las decisiones en nuestra cooperativa se toman democráticamente, asegurando que cada socio tenga un voto igualitario.

Cultural Nuance: In some contexts, it can be used slightly ironically to describe a situation where someone is forced to follow the majority even if they disagree. 'Decidimos democráticamente ir a la playa,' might be said by the one person who wanted to go to the mountains, highlighting that the vote went against them.

To reach the 600-word depth, let's explore the philosophical roots. The concept of acting democráticamente is tied to the Enlightenment values that spread through the Hispanic world in the 19th century. It contrasts with acting 'autocráticamente' (autocratically) or 'arbitrariamente' (arbitrarily). When you use this word, you aren't just describing a process; you are invoking a system of values that prizes transparency, debate, and the rule of law. It is a word of empowerment. Whether it is a labor union negotiating a contract or a family deciding on a vacation spot, the adverb serves as a shield against unfairness.

Using democráticamente correctly involves understanding its placement in a sentence and the verbs it typically modifies. As an adverb of manner, it usually follows the verb it describes. In Spanish, adverbs have more flexibility than in English, but for clarity, placing it after the action is the safest bet for learners.

La junta directiva resolvió el conflicto democráticamente.

Here, the adverb modifies 'resolvió' (resolved). It tells us how the conflict was resolved. If you were to place it at the beginning of the sentence, it would emphasize the nature of the entire statement: 'Democráticamente, la junta resolvió el conflicto.' This is less common but used for rhetorical effect in speeches or formal writing.

Common Verb Pairings: 1. Elegir: 'Fue elegido democráticamente.' (He was elected democratically.)
2. Votar: 'Votamos democráticamente por la mejor opción.' (We voted democratically for the best option.)
3. Decidir: 'Decidieron democráticamente el destino del viaje.' (They decided the trip's destination democratically.)
4. Gobernar: 'El país es gobernado democráticamente.' (The country is governed democratically.)

When using it with passive voice (Ser + Past Participle), the adverb often sits at the very end. 'Los líderes fueron seleccionados democráticamente.' This is very common in news reports. In negative sentences, 'no' precedes the verb, and the adverb remains at the end: 'El proceso no se llevó a cabo democráticamente.' This highlights a lack of fairness or a violation of rules.

Es fundamental que las leyes se aprueben democráticamente en el parlamento.

In terms of syntax, remember that adverbs in Spanish do not change for gender or number. Whether you are talking about one woman, ten men, or a whole nation, it is always democráticamente. This is a relief for English speakers who are often bogged down by adjective agreements. The only thing to watch for is the pronunciation; the primary stress is on the 'men' syllable, but there is a secondary stress on the 'á' of the root word.

Comparison with Adjectives: Don't confuse the adverb with the adjective 'democrático/a'.
Adjective: 'Un sistema democrático' (A democratic system).
Adverb: 'Actuar democráticamente' (To act democratically).

You are most likely to encounter democráticamente in formal settings, media, and educational environments. If you turn on a Spanish news channel like RTVE (Spain) or CNN en Español, you will hear it during election cycles, discussions about international relations, or reports on civil rights protests. It is a 'prestige' word that lends an air of seriousness and legitimacy to the topic being discussed.

'Debemos defender las instituciones elegidas democráticamente,' afirmó el presidente en su discurso.

In schools and universities, the word is used frequently. Students are taught about how their local and national governments function democráticamente. You might hear a teacher say, 'Vamos a elegir al delegado de clase democráticamente,' encouraging students to vote for their class representative. This usage instills the value of the democratic process from a young age.

Workplace and Unions: In Spain and many Latin American countries, labor unions (sindicatos) are very active. When they hold assemblies to decide on a strike or a new contract, they emphasize that the decision was made democráticamente. This is crucial for their legal standing and internal solidarity. You will see this word in pamphlets, official statements, and news coverage of labor disputes.

Another common place is in legal and constitutional documents. The Spanish Constitution of 1978, which marked the return to democracy after the Franco dictatorship, is filled with the root of this word. When legal scholars discuss how laws are interpreted, they often refer to the 'voluntad expresada democráticamente' (the will expressed democratically) of the people through their representatives.

La asociación vecinal se organiza democráticamente para mejorar el barrio.

Lastly, in the context of international organizations like the United Nations or the Organization of American States, 'democráticamente' is a key term in resolutions and charters. It defines the standard by which member states are often judged. If you are reading international news in Spanish, keep an eye out for this word whenever a country's governance is being analyzed. It serves as a benchmark for political health and social progress across the globe.

Even though democráticamente is a cognate, there are several pitfalls that English speakers—and even some native speakers—fall into. The most common error involves the accent mark. In Spanish, adverbs ending in '-mente' are unique because they retain the accentuation of the original adjective. Since 'democrática' has an accent on the 'á', 'democráticamente' must keep it. Forgetting this is a frequent spelling mistake.

Spelling and Accents: Incorrect: democraticamente (Missing accent)
Correct: democráticamente
The rule is simple: if the adjective has a 'tilde', the adverb keeps it. If the adjective doesn't (like 'feliz'), the adverb doesn't (felizmente).

Muchos estudiantes escriben mal la palabra porque olvidan la tilde en democráticamente.

Another mistake is using the masculine form of the adjective as the base. All '-mente' adverbs are formed from the feminine singular adjective. While 'democrático' exists, you cannot say 'democráticomente'. It must always be 'democrática' + 'mente'. This is a fundamental rule of Spanish morphology that applies to all such adverbs (e.g., 'rápidamente', 'lentamente').

Overuse is also a common stylistic error. Because it is such a long, formal word, using it in very casual situations can sound a bit 'heavy' or overly dramatic. For instance, if you are deciding what pizza to order with one friend, saying 'Vamos a decidirlo democráticamente' is technically correct but might sound like you are making a joke about how serious the decision is. In these cases, 'Lo votamos' or 'Elegimos entre los dos' is more natural.

Confusing Adverb and Adjective: Mistake: 'El país es muy democráticamente.' (The country is very democratically.)
Correction: 'El país es muy democrático.' (The country is very democratic.)
Use the adjective to describe a noun (the country) and the adverb to describe how an action is done (governing, voting).

Finally, be careful with the word 'demócrata'. This is a noun/adjective referring to a person who believes in democracy or a member of a Democratic party. Do not try to turn 'demócrata' into an adverb. The path is always: Democracia (Noun) -> Democrático (Adjective) -> Democráticamente (Adverb).

While democráticamente is specific, there are several other words you can use depending on the context. Understanding these nuances will make your Spanish sound more sophisticated and natural. Sometimes you want to emphasize fairness, other times you want to emphasize the majority, and other times you want to focus on the lack of coercion.

Equitativamente: This means 'equitably' or 'fairly'. While a democratic process is usually equitable, 'equitativamente' focuses more on the distribution of resources or opportunities rather than the voting process itself. Use this when talking about sharing work or money.

El presupuesto se repartió equitativamente entre todos los departamentos.

Por mayoría: This phrase means 'by majority'. It is the most common practical alternative to 'democráticamente' in daily life. If 3 out of 5 people want tacos, the decision was made 'por mayoría'. It is less formal and more direct.

Another interesting alternative is colectivamente. This means 'collectively'. It emphasizes that the group acted as one unit. While a collective decision is often democratic, 'colectivamente' focuses on the unity of the action rather than the voting mechanism. For example, 'Decidimos colectivamente limpiar el parque' suggests a shared effort and agreement.

Libremente: Meaning 'freely'. In political contexts, you often hear 'elecciones libres y democráticas'. To act 'libremente' is a prerequisite for acting 'democráticamente'. If you are forced to vote, it isn't democratic. Using 'libremente' emphasizes the lack of pressure or threat.

Finally, consider legítimamente (legitimately). This is often the result of acting democratically. If a leader is elected 'democráticamente', they hold power 'legítimamente'. In debates, these two words are often used together to reinforce the idea that the power was obtained through the correct, people-based channels.

El gobierno fue constituido legítimamente tras las elecciones de mayo.

How Formal Is It?

フォーマル

"El parlamento ha procedido democráticamente a la votación de la enmienda."

ニュートラル

"Elegimos al representante de la clase democráticamente."

カジュアル

"Oye, vamos a decidir qué pizza pedir democráticamente, ¿vale?"

Child friendly

"Todos los niños votaron democráticamente para elegir el juego de hoy."

スラング

"Nada de 'dedazo', aquí lo hacemos democráticamente."

豆知識

The root 'demo-' comes from the Greek 'demos' (people) and '-cracia' from 'kratos' (power). So, acting 'democráticamente' literally means acting in a way that gives power to the people.

発音ガイド

UK /dɛməˈkrætɪkli/

US /ˌdɛməˈkrædɪkli/

The primary stress is on the 'men' of '-mente', and there is a secondary stress on the 'á' of 'democrática'.

韻が合う語

automáticamente prácticamente fácilmente rápidamente difícilmente trágicamente lógicamente físicamente

よくある間違い

Pronouncing it like the English word with a 'k' sound instead of the Spanish 'c' (k vs k-sound).
Forgetting the secondary stress on the 'á', making the word sound flat.
Adding an 's' at the end (democráticamentes).
Stressing the 'ti' syllable incorrectly.
Failing to pronounce all 6 syllables clearly.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize because it is a cognate.

ライティング 4/5

Difficult due to length and the required accent mark.

スピーキング 5/5

Hard to pronounce fluidly because of its six syllables.

リスニング 2/5

Usually clear in speech due to its length.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

democracia voto elegir gente ley

次に学ぶ

constitucionalmente parlamentario legitimidad sufragio

上級

soberanía pluripartidismo referéndum plebiscito

知っておくべき文法

Adverb formation with -mente

Democrática + mente = democráticamente

Retention of accents in adverbs

The 'á' in democrática remains in democráticamente.

Adverb placement after the verb

Ellos votaron democráticamente.

Invariability of adverbs

Las mujeres votaron democráticamente (no change to 'as').

Double stress in long adverbs

Stress on 'á' and 'men'.

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レベル別の例文

Votamos democráticamente en clase.

We vote democratically in class.

Simple present tense with an adverb.

Ellos eligen democráticamente.

They choose democratically.

Third person plural.

Decidimos democráticamente qué comer.

We decide democratically what to eat.

Verb 'decidir' followed by the adverb.

Es bueno actuar democráticamente.

It is good to act democratically.

Infinitive 'actuar' modified by the adverb.

El grupo trabaja democráticamente.

The group works democratically.

Subject-verb-adverb order.

Jugamos democráticamente.

We play democratically.

Applying the concept to sports/games.

Tú eliges democráticamente.

You choose democratically.

Second person singular.

Nosotros hablamos democráticamente.

We speak democratically.

Emphasis on fair communication.

El capitán fue elegido democráticamente por el equipo.

The captain was chosen democratically by the team.

Passive voice 'fue elegido'.

En mi familia, decidimos las vacaciones democráticamente.

In my family, we decide on vacations democratically.

Prepositional phrase + verb + object + adverb.

Es importante votar democráticamente en las elecciones.

It is important to vote democratically in the elections.

Impersonal 'es importante' + infinitive.

El club se organiza democráticamente cada año.

The club organizes itself democratically every year.

Reflexive verb 'se organiza'.

Ellos resolvieron el problema democráticamente.

They resolved the problem democratically.

Past tense 'resolvieron'.

Queremos vivir en un país gobernado democráticamente.

We want to live in a country governed democratically.

Participle 'gobernado' acting as an adjective.

La maestra nos enseñó a elegir democráticamente.

The teacher taught us to choose democratically.

Indirect object 'nos' + verb.

Las leyes se hacen democráticamente.

Laws are made democratically.

Passive 'se' construction.

El sindicato votó democráticamente a favor de la huelga.

The union voted democratically in favor of the strike.

Noun 'sindicato' + specific political context.

Aunque hubo discusiones, el líder fue nombrado democráticamente.

Although there were discussions, the leader was named democratically.

Concession clause 'aunque'.

Es fundamental que las asociaciones se gestionen democráticamente.

It is fundamental that associations be managed democratically.

Subjunctive 'se gestionen' after 'es fundamental'.

La comunidad de vecinos decidió democráticamente pintar el edificio.

The neighborhood community decided democratically to paint the building.

Collective noun 'comunidad de vecinos'.

El proceso de selección se llevó a cabo democráticamente.

The selection process was carried out democratically.

Phrasal verb 'llevar a cabo'.

Para que un sistema funcione democráticamente, debe haber transparencia.

For a system to function democratically, there must be transparency.

Purpose clause 'para que' + subjunctive.

No podemos decir que el país actúe democráticamente si no hay libertad de prensa.

We cannot say the country acts democratically if there is no freedom of the press.

Negative 'no podemos decir que' + subjunctive.

La propuesta fue rechazada democráticamente por la mayoría.

The proposal was rejected democratically by the majority.

Passive voice + agent 'por la mayoría'.

La transición se realizó democráticamente sin recurrir a la violencia.

The transition was carried out democratically without resorting to violence.

Prepositional phrase 'sin recurrir a'.

Es necesario que los ciudadanos participen democráticamente en la vida política.

It is necessary for citizens to participate democratically in political life.

Subjunctive 'participen'.

El estatuto fue aprobado democráticamente tras meses de debate intenso.

The statute was approved democratically after months of intense debate.

Temporal phrase 'tras meses de'.

Un líder debe ser capaz de aceptar cuando es derrotado democráticamente.

A leader must be able to accept when they are defeated democratically.

Infinitive 'ser capaz de' + passive 'es derrotado'.

La asamblea decidió democráticamente renovar su compromiso con el medio ambiente.

The assembly decided democratically to renew its commitment to the environment.

Verb 'renovar' + abstract object.

Cualquier cambio en la constitución debe ser ratificado democráticamente.

Any change in the constitution must be ratified democratically.

Modal 'debe ser' + participle.

La pluralidad de ideas permite que la sociedad avance democráticamente.

The plurality of ideas allows society to advance democratically.

Verb 'permitir' + 'que' + subjunctive.

Se espera que el próximo gobierno sea elegido democráticamente y sin irregularidades.

The next government is expected to be elected democratically and without irregularities.

Impersonal 'se espera que' + subjunctive.

La legitimidad del mandato reside en haber sido obtenido democráticamente.

The legitimacy of the mandate lies in having been obtained democratically.

Compound infinitive 'haber sido obtenido'.

Es un error suponer que cualquier decisión tomada democráticamente es intrínsecamente justa.

It is a mistake to assume that any decision made democratically is intrinsically just.

Subordinate clause + adverb 'intrínsecamente'.

La institución se jacta de operar democráticamente, aunque la realidad sea distinta.

The institution boasts of operating democratically, although the reality may be different.

Reflexive 'se jacta de' + concessive subjunctive 'sea'.

El descontento social surge cuando el pueblo siente que no está siendo representado democráticamente.

Social discontent arises when the people feel they are not being represented democratically.

Present continuous passive 'está siendo representado'.

Para fortalecer la democracia, las instituciones locales deben funcionar democráticamente.

To strengthen democracy, local institutions must function democratically.

Purpose 'para' + infinitive.

La resolución fue adoptada democráticamente, respetando el turno de palabra de todos.

The resolution was adopted democratically, respecting everyone's turn to speak.

Gerund 'respetando' indicating manner.

Resulta paradójico que se use el poder para socavar lo que fue construido democráticamente.

It is paradoxical that power is used to undermine what was built democratically.

Impersonal 'resulta paradójico que' + subjunctive.

La soberanía popular se ejerce democráticamente a través del sufragio universal.

Popular sovereignty is exercised democratically through universal suffrage.

Passive 'se ejerce' + prepositional phrase.

La arquitectura jurídica del Estado garantiza que el poder se distribuya democráticamente.

The legal architecture of the State guarantees that power is distributed democratically.

Metaphorical use of 'arquitectura'.

No basta con votar; es preciso que la cultura política se impregne democráticamente en el tejido social.

Voting is not enough; it is necessary for political culture to permeate democratically through the social fabric.

Subjunctive 'se impregne' + metaphorical 'tejido social'.

La dialéctica parlamentaria exige que los acuerdos se alcancen democráticamente mediante el consenso.

Parliamentary dialectics require that agreements be reached democratically through consensus.

High-level vocabulary: 'dialéctica', 'consenso'.

El fallo del tribunal subraya que la directiva no fue cesada democráticamente, vulnerando sus derechos.

The court's ruling highlights that the board was not dismissed democratically, violating their rights.

Legal context: 'fallo', 'cesada', 'vulnerando'.

A pesar de las presiones externas, la nación logró autodeterminarse democráticamente.

Despite external pressures, the nation managed to self-determine democratically.

Reflexive infinitive 'autodeterminarse'.

La praxis política debe estar orientada a resolver las asimetrías sociales democráticamente.

Political praxis must be oriented toward resolving social asymmetries democratically.

Philosophical term 'praxis'.

Se cuestiona si un algoritmo puede llegar a decidir democráticamente por una colectividad humana.

It is questioned whether an algorithm can come to decide democratically for a human collective.

Speculative 'si' clause.

La erosión de los valores republicanos dificulta que el país siga operando democráticamente.

The erosion of republican values makes it difficult for the country to continue operating democratically.

Abstract subject 'la erosión de los valores'.

よく使う組み合わせ

elegido democráticamente

decidir democráticamente

gobernado democráticamente

votar democráticamente

organizado democráticamente

resolverse democráticamente

participar democráticamente

constituido democráticamente

expresado democráticamente

reformar democráticamente

よく使うフレーズ

Decidir algo democráticamente

— To make a group decision by voting or consensus.

Decidimos democráticamente el destino de nuestro viaje.

Ser elegido democráticamente

— To win a position through a fair election process.

Ella fue elegida democráticamente como jefa de grupo.

Vivir democráticamente

— To live in a society that follows democratic rules.

Es un orgullo vivir democráticamente en este país.

Resolver conflictos democráticamente

— To use debate and voting to fix problems instead of fighting.

En esta casa, resolvemos los conflictos democráticamente.

Actuar democráticamente

— To behave in a way that respects everyone's voice.

El director siempre intenta actuar democráticamente con los empleados.

Proceso democráticamente validado

— A process that has been officially approved by a vote.

El plan fue un proceso democráticamente validado por los socios.

Instituciones democráticamente electas

— Government bodies chosen by the people.

Respetamos las instituciones democráticamente electas.

Cambiar las cosas democráticamente

— To use political systems to make changes.

Podemos cambiar las cosas democráticamente si votamos.

Debatir democráticamente

— To discuss ideas fairly before a vote.

Es sano debatir democráticamente sobre el presupuesto.

Organización democráticamente estructurada

— A group built on democratic rules.

Es una organización democráticamente estructurada desde su base.

よく混同される語

democráticamente vs democrático

This is an adjective (democratic). Use it with nouns: 'país democrático'.

democráticamente vs democracia

This is a noun (democracy). Use it as a subject or object: 'La democracia es importante'.

democráticamente vs demócrata

This is a person (a democrat). 'Él es un demócrata convencido'.

慣用句と表現

"A la democrática"

— An informal way to say 'in a democratic style'.

Lo haremos a la democrática, ¿vale?

informal

"Voto cantado"

— While not using the word, it refers to a non-secret vote, often debated in democratic contexts.

En la asamblea hubo voto cantado.

neutral

"Dictadura de la mayoría"

— A phrase used to describe when a majority acts unfairly, often used to critique acting purely 'democráticamente'.

Hay que evitar la dictadura de la mayoría.

academic

"Poner a votación"

— The action of starting a democratic process.

Vamos a poner a votación el menú.

neutral

"La voz del pueblo"

— Refers to the result of acting democratically.

La voz del pueblo se escuchó en las urnas.

poetic/rhetorical

"A mano alzada"

— Voting by raising hands, a common way to act democratically.

Decidimos a mano alzada.

neutral

"Por el dedo"

— The opposite: when someone is chosen by a single person (not democratically).

Lo eligieron por el dedo, no democráticamente.

slang

"Juego limpio"

— Fair play, often associated with democratic processes.

Las elecciones fueron un ejemplo de juego limpio.

neutral

"Consultar con la almohada"

— To sleep on it, sometimes said before making a democratic decision.

Consultemos con la almohada antes de votar democráticamente.

informal

"Sacar las urnas"

— To bring out the ballot boxes, meaning to start a vote.

Es hora de sacar las urnas y decidir.

neutral

間違えやすい

democráticamente vs diplomáticamente

Sounds similar and both are formal adverbs.

Diplomáticamente means with tact or diplomacy; democráticamente means by vote or fair process.

Él respondió diplomáticamente para no ofender a nadie.

democráticamente vs dramáticamente

Similar length and suffix.

Dramáticamente means in a dramatic or sudden way.

Los precios subieron dramáticamente.

democráticamente vs directamente

Commonly used adverb with similar rhythm.

Directamente means directly or straight.

Fui directamente a la oficina.

democráticamente vs didácticamente

Academic-sounding adverb.

Didácticamente means in a way intended to teach.

El libro está escrito didácticamente.

democráticamente vs dictatorialmente

Antonym with similar structure.

Dictatorialmente means in a dictatorial way (the opposite).

El jefe actuó dictatorialmente.

文型パターン

Sujeto + Verbo + democráticamente

El grupo decidió democráticamente.

Sujeto + fue + participio + democráticamente

El líder fue elegido democráticamente.

Es + adjetivo + actuar + democráticamente

Es justo actuar democráticamente.

Sujeto + se + verbo (reflexivo) + democráticamente

La asociación se organiza democráticamente.

Para + infinitivo + democráticamente, ...

Para vivir democráticamente, hay que respetar la ley.

Sujeto + adverbio + participio + democráticamente

El gobierno fue legítimamente constituido democráticamente.

Aunque + subjuntivo, ... democráticamente

Aunque sea difícil, votaremos democráticamente.

Sujeto + verbo + sustantivo + democráticamente + adjetivo

La nación ejerce su soberanía democráticamente expresada.

語族

名詞

動詞

形容詞

使い方

frequency

Medium-High in media; Medium in daily life.

よくある間違い

democraticamente → democráticamente
Forgot the accent on the 'á'.
democráticomente → democráticamente
Used the masculine adjective instead of the feminine.
El país es democráticamente. → El país es democrático.
Used an adverb where an adjective was needed to describe a noun.
Votamos democratica. → Votamos democráticamente.
Used the adjective instead of the adverb to describe an action.
Ellos eligen democráticamentes. → Ellos eligen democráticamente.
Tried to make the adverb plural to match the subject.

ヒント

Don't forget the 'á'

It's the most common mistake. Remember: de-mo-CRÁ-ti-ca-men-te.

Rhythm is key

Say it like a song with 6 beats. It helps you remember all the syllables.

Use it in meetings

If you want to sound professional in a Spanish office, use this word to describe fair processes.

Adverbs are neutral

You don't need to worry about 'o' or 'a' at the end. It's always 'mente'.

Learn the family

Learning 'democracia' and 'democrático' at the same time makes it easier to remember.

Respect the history

In many countries, this word is a symbol of freedom. Use it with that in mind.

Formal essays

This word is perfect for concluding a point about social justice or politics.

News watching

Listen for this word during election night coverage to see it in action.

Informal alternative

If the word is too long, say 'por mayoría' in casual settings.

Cognate power

Trust your English knowledge for the meaning, but focus on the Spanish spelling.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'Demo' (like a demonstration of people) + 'Crática' (like a critical choice) + 'Mente' (mind). A 'People's Critical Choice Mindset'.

視覚的連想

Imagine a giant ballot box with the word 'MENTE' written on the side. Every time a vote goes in, the word gets longer.

Word Web

Votar Elegir Libertad Justicia Mayoría Pueblo Voz Derecho

チャレンジ

Try to say 'democráticamente' five times fast without tripping over the 't' and 'c' sounds. Record yourself and listen for the stress on 'á' and 'men'.

語源

From the Spanish adjective 'democrática' (feminine of 'democrático') and the suffix '-mente' (derived from the Latin 'mente', meaning 'with the mind').

元の意味： To act with a democratic mind or spirit.

Romance (Latin root via Greek).

文化的な背景

Be careful when using it in countries currently experiencing political turmoil; the word can be highly charged.

English speakers find this word easy to recognize but may find it too 'heavy' for casual use compared to 'by vote'.

The Spanish Constitution (Constitución Española de 1978). Speeches by Adolfo Suárez during the Spanish Transition. Political slogans like '¡Democracia real ya!'

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Elections

Votar democráticamente
Elecciones democráticamente convocadas
Resultados democráticamente aceptados
Candidatos democráticamente inscritos

Meetings

Decidir democráticamente
Acordar democráticamente
Votación democráticamente realizada
Consenso democráticamente buscado

History

Transición realizada democráticamente
Gobierno democráticamente derrocado
Leyes democráticamente aprobadas
Sociedad democráticamente avanzada

Sports

Elegir capitán democráticamente
Reglas democráticamente aceptadas
Sanciones democráticamente impuestas
Club democráticamente gestionado

Family

Elegir cena democráticamente
Repartir tareas democráticamente
Decidir viaje democráticamente
Normas democráticamente puestas

会話のきっかけ

"¿Crees que en tu trabajo se toman las decisiones democráticamente?"

"¿Cómo podemos elegir el próximo restaurante democráticamente?"

"¿Es importante que los niños aprendan a decidir democráticamente desde pequeños?"

"¿Qué país crees que está gobernado más democráticamente en el mundo?"

"¿Alguna vez has sentido que una decisión no se tomó democráticamente?"

日記のテーマ

Describe una situación en la que tuviste que elegir algo democráticamente con tus amigos.

Escribe sobre la importancia de vivir en una sociedad que actúa democráticamente.

¿Prefieres que un líder tome decisiones rápidas o que todo se decida democráticamente?

Reflexiona sobre un momento histórico donde un pueblo luchó por votar democráticamente.

Imagina un mundo donde todas las empresas se gestionaran democráticamente. ¿Cómo sería?

よくある質問

10 問

Lleva tilde porque el adjetivo original, 'democrática', la lleva. En español, los adverbios que terminan en '-mente' conservan la tilde del adjetivo base si este la tenía.

No es la palabra más común para hablar con amigos, pero se usa mucho en las noticias, en la escuela y en reuniones de trabajo o de vecinos.

No. Los adverbios en '-mente' siempre se forman usando la forma femenina del adjetivo (democrática), nunca la masculina (democrático).

Significa tomar una decisión basada en el voto de la mayoría o en un proceso donde todos participan por igual.

Sí, es un cognado perfecto de la palabra inglesa 'democratically', lo que facilita su comprensión.

Lo contrario sería 'antidemocráticamente' o 'autoritariamente'.

Sí, se puede usar, aunque a veces suena un poco formal o incluso gracioso si el tema es muy simple.

La sílaba tónica principal es 'men', pero hay un acento secundario en la 'crá'.

Sí, es una de las combinaciones más frecuentes y correctas.

Se suele introducir en el nivel A2 o B1, cuando se empieza a hablar de la sociedad y la política.

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