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"Every time" is an adverb which is often translated as "cada vez", and "anytime" is an adverb which is often translated as "en cualquier momento". Learn more about the difference between "every time" and "anytime" below.
every time(
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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).
a. cada vez
My dogs bark every time someone rings the bell.Mis perros ladran cada vez que alguien toca el timbre.
b. siempre que
Every time we go to the movies we buy popcorn.Siempre que vamos al cine compramos palomitas.
anytime(
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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).
b. en algún momento
He should arrive anytime between 2 pm and 3 pm.Llegará en algún momento entre las 2 pm y las 3 pm.
2. (colloquial) (for sure)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
3. (colloquial) (in answers)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
4. (every time)
a. cada vez que
Anytime you have a coffee, you get a stamp on your loyalty card.Cada vez que tomas un café, te sellan la tarjeta de lealtad.
b. siempre que
Anytime we pop round, they're always arguing!Siempre que nos pasamos, ¡siempre están discutiendo!
