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"Sometimes" is an adverb which is often translated as "a veces", and "at times" is a phrase which is also often translated as "a veces". Learn more about the difference between "sometimes" and "at times" below.
sometimes(
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taymz
)at times(
aht
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (sometimes)
a. a veces
Sheldon's life went on, at times happy, at times sad.La vida de Sheldon continuó, a veces feliz, a veces triste.
b. en ocasiones
At times bosses have to make tough decisions.En ocasiones los jefes tienen que tomar decisiones difíciles.
c. a ratos
The plot is at times hard to follow, but always interesting.La trama es a ratos difícil de seguir, pero siempre interesante.
d. en algunos momentos
The argument between James and Lilly was very tense at times.La discusión entre James y Lilly fue muy tensa en algunos momentos.
a. en tiempos de
We must show our solidarity with those in need at times of economic crisis.Debemos mostrar nuestra solidaridad con los necesitados en tiempos de crisis.
