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"A menos que" is a conjunction which is often translated as "unless", and "al menos que" is a phrase which is often translated as "the least". Learn more about the difference between "a menos que" and "al menos que" below.
a menos que(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
al menos que(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. the least
Si no va hoy a trabajar, al menos que ayude con las tareas de la casaIf he's not going to work today, the least he can do is to help with the housework.
b. at least
Como ha escrito el email con tantas prisas, al menos que se lo lea antes de enviarlo.Since she's written the email in such a hurry, she should at least read it before sending it.
