purely

S2 W2

BrE /ˈpjʊəli/ AmE /ˈpjʊrli/

adverb en → es

1 SIMPLY B1

used to emphasize that something is done or happens for only one reason and not because of other reasons

simplemente, únicamente

  • [adverb + adjective]
  • [adverb + infinitive]

Collocations purely academic · purely for the sake of

  • He was purely interested in making money.

    Él estaba interesado únicamente en hacer dinero.

2 WITHOUT MIXTURE B1

without any other substances or qualities mixed with it; consisting of only one substance or quality

puro, sin mezcla

  • [adjective + noun]

Collocations purely water

  • The wine is purely made from grapes.

    El vino está hecho puramente de uvas.