arbitrarily

BrE /ˈɑːbɪtrərəli/ AmE /ˈɑːrbɪtrəri/li/

adverb en → es

1 RANDOMLY B2

in a way that is based on personal opinion or preference rather than facts, rules, or reasons

de manera arbitraria, sin razón aparente

  • do something arbitrarily

Collocations arbitrarily decide · arbitrarily change

  • The decision was made arbitrarily.

    La decisión se tomó de manera arbitraria.

2 DISCRIMINATION C1

in a way that is unfair and shows prejudice against particular groups of people

discriminatoriamente, con prejuicio

  • treat somebody arbitrarily

Collocations arbitrarily discriminate · arbitrarily punish

  • The company was accused of treating employees arbitrarily.

    La empresa fue acusada de tratar a los empleados discriminatoriamente.