supposedly

• Adverbio que se usa para indicar que algo se considera o se supone verdadero, a menudo con un matiz de duda o escepticismo. Transmite que el hablante reporta una afirmación u opinión ajena sin necesariamente compartirla.

An adverb used to indicate that something is believed or assumed to be true, often with an implication of doubt or skepticism. It conveys that the speaker is reporting a claim or belief without necessarily endorsing it.

1. According to what is believedB2formal

   Used to indicate that something is believed to be true, but may not be certain or accurate.

   según se cree

   • Supposedly, the treasure is hidden somewhere on the island.
   • He is supposedly an expert in ancient history.
   • The meeting is supposedly scheduled for next Tuesday.

   Sinónimosallegedlyapparentlyostensiblypresumablypurportedlyreportedlyseemingly

   Antónimoscertainlydefinitelysurelyundeniably

2. Based on what others sayB2informal

   Used to describe something that is claimed or reported, often with doubt.

   Según se dice

   • Supposedly, she quit her job to travel the world.
   • The movie is supposedly based on a true story.
   • He supposedly knows the secret recipe.

   Sinónimosallegedlyapparentlyostensiblypurportedlyreportedlyseemingly