appropriately

S2 W2

BrE /əˈprəʊpriətli/ AmE /əˈproʊpiətlɪ/

adverb en → es

1 PROPERLY [adv] B2

in a way that is suitable or correct for the situation

adecuadamente, apropiadamente

Collocations dress appropriately · act appropriately

  • You should dress appropriately for the occasion.

    Deberías vestirte adecuadamente para la ocasión.

2 TIMELY [adv] B1

at the right time or in a timely manner

a tiempo, oportunamente

Collocations respond appropriately · arrive appropriately

  • He responded appropriately to the situation.

    Él respondió oportunamente a la situación.

1 AMOUNT [adv] C1

in an amount that is suitable or correct for the purpose

en cantidad adecuada, en proporción

Collocations use appropriately · mix appropriately

  • Use the ingredients in appropriate amounts.

    Usa los ingredientes en cantidades adecuadas.