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"At least" is an adverb which is often translated as "por lo menos", and "not even" is a phrase which is often translated as "ni siquiera". Learn more about the difference between "at least" and "not even" below.
at least(
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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).
1. (general)
a. por lo menos
His dentist told him to brush his teeth at least twice a day.Su dentista le dijo que se cepillara los dientes por lo menos dos veces al día.
b. como mínimo
My cell phone battery should last at least ten hours, but it never does.La batería de mi celular debería durar diez horas como mínimo, pero nunca es así.
c. al menos
I'm sorry things didn't work out, but at least we can be friends.Siento que las cosas no funcionaron, pero al menos podemos ser amigos.
not even(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. ni siquiera
Don't talk to me like that. You don't even know me.No me hables así. Ni siquiera me conoces.
