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"Sometimes" is an adverb which is often translated as "a veces", and "often" is an adverb which is often translated as "a menudo". Learn more about the difference between "sometimes" and "often" below.
sometimes()
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. a veces
Sometimes I work from a coffee shop on Fridays.A veces trabajo desde una cafetería los viernes.
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often()
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. a menudo
The best friends text each other often.Los mejores amigos se envían mensajes de texto a menudo.
b. frecuentemente
I know she visits him often.Sé que lo visita frecuentemente.
c. con frecuencia
I often go shopping after work.Voy de compras después de trabajar con frecuencia.
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