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"Siempre que" is a conjunction which is often translated as "whenever", and "a no ser que" is a phrase which is often translated as "unless". Learn more about the difference between "siempre que" and "a no ser que" below.
siempre que(
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keh
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. whenever
Siempre que viene gente a comer en casa, me gusta hacer torta para postre.Whenever we have guests over for dinner, I like to make cake for dessert.
a. as long as
Hijo, puedes salir con tus amigos siempre que me avises adónde van.Son, you can always go out with your friends as long as you tell me where you are going.
b. so long as
Pueden ir a la fiesta siempre que estén en casa antes de las 11 pm.You can go to the party so long as you're home by 11 pm.
c. provided that
Pueden grabar el concierto siempre que no lo vendan a cambio de dinero.You can record the show provided that you don't sell it for money.
d. providing that
Puedes pasear con tu perro por el parque siempre que le pongas un bozal.You can walk your dog in the park providing that you put a muzzle on him.
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a no ser que(
ah
 
noh
 
sehr
 
keh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. unless
Sigue las instrucciones, a no ser que tengas alguna objeción.Follow the instructions, unless you have any objection.
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