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"As long as" is a phrase which is often translated as "siempre y cuando", and "if" is a conjunction which is often translated as "si". Learn more about the difference between "as long as" and "if" below.
as long as(
ahz
lang
ahz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. siempre y cuando
As long as you finish your homework, you can go out to play.Siempre y cuando termines tu tarea, puedes salir a jugar.
b. siempre que
I don't care where we live as long as we're together.No me importa dónde vivimos, siempre que estemos juntos.
c. con tal de que
She accepts everyone's opinion, as long as they agree with her.Acepta la opinión de todos, con tal de que estén de acuerdo con ella.
2. (while)
a. mientras
I'm not leaving the house as long as it's raining.No salgo de casa mientras esté lloviendo.
3. (since)
a. puesto que
As long as you are going to the store, can you bring me some milk?Puesto que vas a la tienda, ¿me puedes traer leche?
a. tan largo como (length)
I saw a crocodile as long as a car in Egypt.Vi un cocodrilo tan largo como un coche en Egipto.
if(
ihf
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
4. (assumption)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
If he enters the race—and that's a big if—he could receive many votes.Si entra a la carrera—y está por verse—podría recibir muchos votos.
The success of this project depends on a lot of ifs.El éxito de este proyecto depende de muchas suposiciones.
ifs
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
5. (conditions)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Do your homework now, or you can't go to the movies. No ifs or buts!Haz la tarea ahora, o no puedes ir al cine. ¡Nada de peros!
Don't worry about the ifs, just enjoy the moment.Olvídate de las dudas y disfruta el momento.
