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"Siquiera" is a conjunction which is often translated as "even if", and "hasta" is a preposition which is often translated as "until". Learn more about the difference between "siquiera" and "hasta" below.
siquiera(
see
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kyeh
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rah
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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. even if
Debes ir a la fiesta, siquiera sea para saludar.You should go to the party, even if it’s just to say hello.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
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.
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hasta(
ahs
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tah
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A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. until
Me quedo hasta mañana.I'm staying until tomorrow.
b. up to
El comedor tiene capacidad hasta para 20 personas.The dining room can accommodate up to 20 people.
c. down to
La temperatura cayó hasta 5 bajo cero.The temperature dropped down to 5 below zero.
a. to
Te acompañaría hasta los confines del mundo.I'd go with you to the ends of the earth.
b. as far as
Ven conmigo hasta la esquina.Come with me as far as the corner.
3. (before)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. until
Hasta hoy no lo sabía.I never knew until today.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. even
Todo el mundo lo sabe, hasta mi perro.Everyone knows that, even my dog.
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