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"Por lo menos" is a phrase which is often translated as "at least", and "siquiera" is a conjunction which is often translated as "even if". Learn more about the difference between "por lo menos" and "siquiera" below.
siquiera(
see
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kyeh
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rah
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (at least)
a. at least
¿Puedes intentar siquiera hacer algo de ejercicio hoy?Could you at least try to do some exercise today?
a. even
No fui a la fiesta ni siquiera para ver a los famosos que estaban allí.I didn't go to the party not even to see the celebrities who were there.
