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"Even" is an adverb which is often translated as "aún", and "within" is a preposition which is often translated as "dentro de". Learn more about the difference between "even" and "within" 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)
within(
wih
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thihn
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (inside of)
a. dentro de
You have the right to travel freely within the borders of our country.Tiene derecho a viajar libremente dentro de las fronteras de nuestro país.
2. (not beyond)
a. dentro de
Ask for whatever you want on your birthday, within reason.Pide lo que quieras para tu cumpleaños, dentro de lo razonable.
b. a menos de
I prefer that my workplace be within five miles of my home.Prefiero que mi lugar de trabajo esté a menos de cinco millas de mi hogar.
a. dentro de
You should finish the questionnaire within ten minutes.Deberías acabar el cuestionario dentro de diez minutos.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
4. (inside)
5. (the inside)
a. dentro
Son, the love I feel for you comes from within. Nothing you do or say can destroy it.Hijo, el amor que siento por ti viene de dentro. Nada de lo que hagas o digas puede destruirlo.
b. adentro
She was a very interesting woman. Her strength and beauty seemed to come from within.Era una mujer muy interesante. Su fuerza y su belleza parecían venir de adentro.
