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"Aposta" is an adverb which is often translated as "on purpose", and "adrede" is an adverb which is also often translated as "on purpose". Learn more about the difference between "aposta" and "adrede" below.
aposta(
ah
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pohs
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tah
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. on purpose
Aunque se disculpó, yo creo que me empujó aposta.Although he apologized, I think he pushed me on purpose.
b. deliberately
¿Lo hiciste aposta o lo hiciste sin querer?Did you do it deliberately or accidentally?
adrede(
ah
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dreh
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deh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. on purpose
No rompí el plato adrede. Fue un accidente.I didn't break the plate on purpose. It was an accident.
b. intentionally
Los Lezcano se fueron temprano adrede para evitar cruzarse conmigo.The Lezcanos left early intentionally to avoid running into me.
