This is the 4060th most frequent Portuguese word.
obviamente
Obviously.
Adverb used at the beginning of the sentence to emphasize the following statement.
Obviamente, ele não queria participar da reunião.
Obviously, he didn't want to participate in the meeting.
Adverb used in the middle of the sentence to emphasize the subject's state.
Ela, obviamente, está muito feliz com a notícia.
She is, obviously, very happy with the news.
Adverb used before the explanation to clarify the cause of the delay.