How do you say "Mainly we have been running." in Mexican Spanish?

"Mainly we have been running." in Mexican Spanish is "Principalmente hemos estado corriendo.". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

What does "Principalmente hemos estado corriendo." mean in English?

"Principalmente hemos estado corriendo." means "Mainly we have been running." in English. Usage tip: Adverbs like 'principalmente' typically precede verbs in Spanish.

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How to Say ‘Mainly we have been running.’ in Mexican Spanish

Principalmente hemos estado corriendo.

preen-see-pal-men-teh eh-mohs es-tah-doh koh-ree-en-doh

[preen-see-pal-men-teh eh-mohs es-tah-doh koh-ree-en-doh]

💬 Usage Tip: Adverbs like 'principalmente' typically precede verbs in Spanish.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Jogging in public areas like parks is a common activity in urban areas.

Phrase Breakdown

Principalmente

[preen-see-pal-men-teh]

mainly

For the most part; largely.

Example

Principalmente trabajamos en equipo.

We mainly work as a team.

hemos estado

eh-mohs es-tah-doh

we have been

Indicates an ongoing activity or state.

Example

Hemos estado ocupados.

We have been busy.

Words in this phrase

hemos

[eh-mohs]

we have

First person plural in present perfect.

Example

Hemos visto eso.

We have seen that.

estado

[es-tah-doh]

been

Used with 'have' to express a duration.

Example

Hemos estado aquí.

We have been here.

corriendo.

koh-ree-en-doh

running.

Refers to the action of moving swiftly on foot.

Example

Nos gusta correr por la mañana.

We like to run in the morning.

Words in this phrase

corriendo

[koh-ree-en-doh]

running

The act of moving rapidly on foot.

Example

Corriendo mantengo la forma.

Running keeps me in shape.

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