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"Somewhat" is an adverb which is often translated as "algo", and "not at all" is a phrase which is often translated as "para nada". Learn more about the difference between "somewhat" and "not at all" below.
somewhat(
suhm
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wuht
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
2. (something)
a. en cierto modo
Why don't you ask her? I believe she's somewhat of an expert.¿Por qué no le preguntas a ella? Creo que es en cierto modo una experta.
not at all(
nad
ahd
al
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. para nada
I was expecting him to be upset, but he was not at all mad.Esperaba que estuviera molesto, pero no estaba enojado para nada.
b. en absoluto
I think you two would get along great. - No, she doesn't like me. Not at all.Creo que ustedes dos se llevarían muy bien. - No, no le caigo bien en absoluto.
c. en lo absoluto
I didn't know what the movie was about, but that ending was not at all expected.No sabía de qué trataba la película, pero ese final no lo esperaba en lo absoluto.
