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para que |
1. conj. so that, in order that, in order for (followed by the subjunctive) |
Preparé la comida para que podamos cenar - I prepared food so that we can eat supper. |
2 |
como si |
1. conj. (with imperfect subjunctive) as if; as though |
3 |
sin embargo |
1. adv. however, notwithstanding, nevertheless, in spite of, nonetheless |
4 |
si no |
1. prep. if not |
2. prep. otherwise |
5 |
un poco |
1. adv. (modifying an adjective) a bit, a little, kind of, slightly, somewhat, kinda |
Es un poco tarde para almorzar. - It's kind of late for lunch. |
2. adv. (modifying a verb) some, a bit, a little |
Estoy tratando de dormir un poco aquí. - I'm trying to sleep a bit here. |
3. adv. a little bit, a little, a bit, some (when followed by de) |
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por qué |
1. adv. why, for what reason |
¿Por qué no viniste ayer a la fiesta? - Why didn't you come to the party yesterday? |
No comprendo por qué te pones así. - I don't understand why you're angry like that. |
7 |
a veces |
1. adv. sometimes; occasionally; at times |
A veces es necesario hacer cosas que no te gustan. - Sometimes, it is necessary to do things you don't like. |
8 |
hasta que |
1. conj. until, till |
Quiero ver cuanto antes aquella película nueva, pero no hasta que termine de leer el libro en el que se basa. - I want to see that new movie as soon as possible, but not until I finish reading |
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dentro de |
1. prep. in, inside |
10 |
tal vez |
1. adv. maybe, perhaps |
11 |
de nuevo |
1. adv. again, over again, all over again |
Hazlo de nuevo, y mejor esta vez. - Please do it again, and also better this time. |
2. adv. back |
Me olvidé de ponerlo de nuevo. - I forgot to put it back. |
12 |
a pesar de |
1. prep. in spite of, despite |
Cumplirás tus sueños a pesar de todo. - You will fulfill your dreams, regardless. |
13 |
por eso |
1. conj. therefore, that is why |
2. interj. I mean(t) that |
Por eso, debo comprar los boletos antes. - I mean, I must buy tickets beforehand. |
14 |
ya que |
1. conj. as, due to |
2. conj. inasmuch as, since, because, given that, in that, now that |
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sobre todo |
1. adv. especially, above all |
16 |
cada vez |
1. adv. every time |
2. adv. more and more, increasingly |
17 |
a ver |
1. interj. show me!; let me see!; let's have a look! |
Me he comprado unos zapatos. – ¿A ver? - I bought some shoes. – Ooh, let me see! |
2. interj. (a general lead-in, often to get someone's attention before asking a question or before giving an order); all right then; so; now... |
A ver, escúchame. - Okay now, listen. |
Bueno, a ver, cuéntame más. - All right, so, tell me more. |
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a través de |
1. prep. across |
2. prep. through, via |
19 |
sin duda |
1. adv. (idiom) without a doubt, no question |
20 |
otra vez |
1. adv. again |
2. interj. encore! |
21 |
al fin |
1. adv. at last; finally |
2. adv. in the end |
3. adv. to the last |
22 |
encima de |
1. prep. on, on top of |
El libro está encima de la mesa. - The book is on the table. |
23 |
al menos |
1. adv. at least, at minimum (at any rate) |
24 |
poco a poco |
1. adv. little by little, bit by bit, step by step, gradually |
25 |
al lado |
1. prep. next to; beside |
Mi cuarto de baño está al lado de mi dormitorio. - My bathroom is next to my bedroom. |
¿«Dónde vives»? «Al lado de Martes». - “Where do you live?” “Next to Mars.” |
26 |
es más |
1. adv. furthermore, what's more |
No pido salvación, es más, no la deseo. - I don't ask for salvation, furthermore I don't wish it. |
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no obstante |
1. conj. notwithstanding; albeit |
2. conj. nevertheless; however; yet |
28 |
nada más |
1. pron. nothing else |
2. prep. (formal) Just after, right after, upon |
Nada más llegar, le besé. - Upon arriving, I kissed him. |
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en cambio |
1. conj. instead, however, but, on the other hand, in contrast, by contrast, conversely, on the contrary |
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por lo menos |
1. adv. at least |