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"Anytime" is an adverb which is often translated as "en cualquier momento", and "whenever" is a conjunction which is often translated as "siempre que". Learn more about the difference between "anytime" and "whenever" below.
anytime(
ehn
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taym
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
b. en algún momento
He should arrive anytime between 2 pm and 3 pm.Llegará en algún momento entre las 2 pm y las 3 pm.
2. (colloquial) (for sure)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
3. (colloquial) (in answers)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
4. (every time)
a. cada vez que
Anytime you have a coffee, you get a stamp on your loyalty card.Cada vez que tomas un café, te sellan la tarjeta de lealtad.
b. siempre que
Anytime we pop round, they're always arguing!Siempre que nos pasamos, ¡siempre están discutiendo!
whenever(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. siempre que
Whenever we go to family reunions, we have lots of fun.Siempre que vamos a las reuniones familiares, nos divertimos mucho.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
b. cuando sea
We can visit your parents whenever. It doesn't have to be this weekend.Podemos visitar a tus padres cuando sea. No tiene que ser este fin de semana.
