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"Seldom" is an adverb which is often translated as "rara vez", and "usually" is an adverb which is often translated as "por lo general". Learn more about the difference between "seldom" and "usually" below.
seldom(
sehl
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duhm
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (rarely)
b. casi nunca
Although I live close to the beach, I seldom go swimming.Aunque vivo cerca de la playa, casi nunca salgo a nadar.
c. pocas veces
Very seldom have I seen gardens as beautiful as this one.Muy pocas veces he visto jardines tan hermosos como este.
usually(
yuzh
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li
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. por lo general
Usually, the professor does not accept assignments after the due date.Por lo general, el profesor no acepta tareas después de la fecha de entrega.
c. generalmente
The food at that restaurant is usually pretty good.La comida en ese restaurante generalmente es bastante buena.
d. normalmente
We usually meet at three o'clock but today we're meeting a little later.Normalmente nos encontramos a las tres, pero hoy vamos a encontrarnos un poco más tarde.
2. (commonly)
a. generalmente
That dog has four legs! - They usually do.¡Ese perro tiene cuatro patas! - Generalmente es así.
