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"Often" is an adverb which is often translated as "a menudo", and "sometimes" is an adverb which is often translated as "a veces". Learn more about the difference between "often" and "sometimes" below.
often(
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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).
adverb
a. a menudo
I come to this store often.Vengo a esta tienda a menudo.
b. frecuentemente
I know she visits him often.Sé que lo visita frecuentemente.
c. con frecuencia
I often go shopping after work.Voy de compras después de trabajar con frecuencia.
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sometimes(
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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).
adverb
a. a veces
Sometimes doing things in a rush is unavoidable.A veces es inevitable hacer las cosas de prisa.
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