officially

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɒfɪʃəli/ AmE /ˈɑːfɪʃəli/

adverb en → es

1 FORMALLY B1

in a formal or official way; according to rules and regulations

de manera oficial, formalmente

  • officially announce something
  • officially declare something

Collocations officially recognized · officially appointed

  • The company officially announced its new CEO.

    La empresa anunció oficialmente a su nuevo director ejecutivo.

2 RECOGNITION B1

in the opinion of an official body or organization; according to official rules or standards

de acuerdo con, según

  • officially recognized as something

Collocations officially recognized status · officially certified

  • The project was officially recognized as a success.

    El proyecto fue reconocido oficialmente como un éxito.

1 TIME B2

at the official time or date; according to an official schedule

a la hora oficial, según el horario oficial

  • officially start/end something

Collocations official opening ceremony · official launch date

  • The event officially starts at 7 PM.

    El evento comienza oficialmente a las 7 de la tarde.

2 STATUS B2

in an official capacity; as part of one's job or role

en calidad de, en su capacidad oficial

  • officially representing somebody/something

Collocations official representative · official spokesperson

  • She officially represents the company at meetings.

    Ella representa oficialmente a la empresa en las reuniones.