What does "propiamente" mean in English?

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Spanish

propiamente

English

properly

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Alternative translations of "propiamente"

strictly
literally
exactly
precisely

Examples of how to use "propiamente" in Spanish

Spanish
No es propiamente una novela.
English
It is not exactly a novel.
Spanish
Esto no es propiamente una solución completa
English
This is not exactly a complete solution.
Spanish
Ella habló propiamente en voz baja
English
She spoke quite softly.
Spanish
No lo consideres propiamente un error grave
English
Don't consider it quite a serious mistake.
Spanish
El término se usa propiamente en contextos técnicos
English
The term is used mainly in technical contexts.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "propiamente" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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No es propiamente una novela.

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