ADVERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

a veces

sometimes

First introduced in Chapter 1chapter overview.

How to use this word

Adverb

Use a veces where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see a veces after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

A veces leemos en la biblioteca.Sometimes we read in the library. (-er: le- + emos)
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FAQ

What does a veces mean in Spanish?
sometimes (introduced in Chapter 1 in Chapurra).
How do you use a veces in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is a veces in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 1. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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