This is the 5164th most frequent Portuguese word.
originalmente
Originally.
Here, 'originalmente' indicates the initial state or version of the project.
Originalmente, o projeto era menor.
Originally, the project was smaller.
In this case, 'originalmente' signifies the circumstance at the time of hiring.
Ela foi contratada originalmente para outra função.
She was originally hired for another role.
Here, 'originalmente' refers to the time period when the construction initially occurred.