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"Al menos" is a phrase which is often translated as "at least", and "siquiera" is a conjunction which is often translated as "even if". Learn more about the difference between "al menos" and "siquiera" below.
al menos(
ahl
meh
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nohs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at least
No saqué un sobresaliente, pero al menos aprobé.I didn't get an A, but at least I passed.
siquiera(
see
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kyeh
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rah
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (at least)
a. at least
¿Puedes intentar siquiera hacer algo de ejercicio hoy?Could you at least try to do some exercise today?
a. even
No fui a la fiesta ni siquiera para ver a los famosos que estaban allí.I didn't go to the party not even to see the celebrities who were there.
