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"Even" is an adverb which is often translated as "aún", and "still" is an adverb which is often translated as "todavía". Learn more about the difference between "even" and "still" 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)
still(
stihl
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
5. (motionless)
a. quieto
When you sleep, you are as still as a corpse.Cuando duermes, estás tan quieto como un cadáver.
6. (calm)
a. tranquilo
He sat contemplating the still waters of the lake.Estaba sentado, contemplando las aguas tranquilas del lago.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
8. (calm)
a. la quietud (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).
I listened to a bird sing in the still of the early morning.Escuché el cantar de un pájaro en la quietud de la madrugada.
a. el fotograma (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We have exclusive stills from the set of the new movie.Tenemos fotogramas exclusivos desde el set de la nueva película.
10. (apparatus)
a. el alambique (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I'd like to build my own still to make alcohol.Me gustaría construir mi propio alambique para producir alcohol.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
11. (to silence)
