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"Always" is an adverb which is often translated as "siempre", and "ever" is an adverb which is often translated as "alguna vez". Learn more about the difference between "always" and "ever" below.
always(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. siempre
You should always look both ways before crossing the street.Siempre debes mirar en ambas direcciones antes de cruzar la calle.
a. siempre
We could always go to the beach instead of the city.Siempre podríamos ir a la playa en vez de la ciudad.
b. en todo caso
We can always ask your mother for help.En todo caso podemos pedirle ayuda a tu madre.
ever(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (always)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
All you ever do is sleep. Don't be so lazy!Todo lo que haces es dormir. ¡No seas tan flojo!
I left that terrible job and I've been happy ever since.Dejé ese trabajo terrible y he sido feliz desde entonces.
3. (never)
a. jamás
Will you ever learn not to say everything you're thinking?¿Aprenderás jamás a no decir todo lo que estás pensando?
b. nunca (after comparative or superlative)
He is behaving worse than ever.Se está comportando peor que nunca.
c. claro
Would you like to go to Bora Bora? - Would I ever!¿Te gustaría ir a Bora Bora? - ¡Claro que sí!
