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"At all" is a phrase which is often translated as "en absoluto", and "whether" is a conjunction which is often translated as "si". Learn more about the difference between "at all" and "whether" below.
at all(
aht
al
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (adverbial)
b. en lo absoluto (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
He doesn't care about me at all.No le importo en lo absoluto.
c. en lo más mínimo
I am not a fan of soccer, so I don't care at all who wins the World Cup.No soy fan del fútbol, así que no me importa en lo más mínimo quien gane la Copa Mundial.
whether(
weh
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thuhr
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. si
I don't know whether I am going to do it today or tomorrow. No sé si lo voy a hacer hoy o mañana.
a. si
I'll try to find out whether she's at the office.Voy a tratar de averiguar si está en la oficina.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Alicia has made up her mind - she'll resign, whether or not she gets this other job.Alicia se decidió: va a renunciar, consiga o no el otro trabajo.
Whether you like it or not, I will buy this shirt.Te guste o no, me voy a comprar esta camisa.
