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"Odd" is a form of "odd", an adjective which is often translated as "extraño". "Even" is an adverb which is often translated as "aún". Learn more about the difference between "even" and "odd" below.
even(
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vihn
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (still)
b. ni siquiera
Not even his grandmother could convince him not to go.Ni siquiera su abuela pudo convencerlo de que no fuera.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (smooth)
4. (regular)
a. constante
We will arrive very soon if we keep this even pace.Llegaremos muy pronto si mantenemos este paso constante.
b. uniforme
Getting an even layer is easier with the right tools.Conseguir una capa uniforme es más fácil con las herramientas adecuadas.
d. parejo (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
These lines are not even; you should redo them.Esas líneas no están parejas; las tienes que rehacer.
5. (equal)
b. equitativo
The distribution of wealth is not even in our country.El reparto de la riqueza no es equitativo en nuestro país.
8. (calm)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Although I was angry, I managed to speak in an even voice.Aunque estaba enfadado, conseguí hablar sin alterar mi voz.
To be a good mom, you have to have an even temper to deal with your kids.Para ser una buena mamá, tienes que ser tranquila para lidiar con tus niños.
a. en paz
I paid him what I owed him and now we're even.Le pagué lo que le debía y ahora estamos en paz.
b. a mano (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I want to return the favor as soon as possible so that we're even.Quiero devolverle el favor cuanto antes para que estemos a mano.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
10. (to make flat)
11. (to make equal)
a. igualar
The player tried to even the score, but failed.El jugador intentó igualar el marcador, pero no pudo.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
12. (although)
odd(
ad
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (strange)
3. (occasional)
4. (unpaired)
a. sin pareja
Susie used odd candlesticks for an art project.Susie usó los candelabros sin pareja para un proyecto de arte.
b. desparejado
I found an odd sock in the dryer again.Volví a encontrar un calcetín desparejado en la secadora.
odds
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
7. (chances)
a. las probabilidades (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
What are the odds that you can take Friday off?¿Cuáles son las probabilidades de que puedas tomarte el viernes libre?
b. las posibilidades (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
It won't be easy for her to win, but her odds are better than mine.No le resultará fácil de ganar, pero sus posibilidades son mejores que las mías.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I don't know for sure whether Carlos will get the job, but the odds are in his favor.No estoy seguro que Carlos consiga el trabajo, pero lo tiene todo a su favor.
The odds are low that the United States will win the World Cup.Es poco probable que los Estados Unidos gane el Mundial.
8. (in betting)
a. las apuestas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The odds on this team are four to one.Las apuestas por este equipo están cuatro contra uno.
a. las difficultades (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Against great odds, Janelle graduated from high school.A pesar de las grandes dificultades, Janelle se graduó del colegio.
