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supuestamente

supposedly

adverb soo-pwehs-tah-MEN-teh Less Common

Also means

allegedly

Usage Note

Supuestamente introduces a claim the speaker does not vouch for — closer to 'allegedly' in formal or journalistic contexts than the weaker English 'supposedly'. It often signals scepticism or reported speech. The related adjective supuesto means 'alleged' or 'supposed' (el supuesto culpable).

Examples

"Supuestamente, el paquete llegará mañana."

Natural Translation

Supposedly, the package will arrive tomorrow.

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