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"Siquiera" is a conjunction which is often translated as "even if", and "al menos" is a phrase which is often translated as "at least". Learn more about the difference between "siquiera" and "al menos" 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.
al menos(
ahl
meh
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nohs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at least
No saqué un sobresaliente, pero al menos aprobé.I didn't get an A, but at least I passed.
