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"Somewhat" is an adverb which is often translated as "algo", and "slightly" is an adverb which is often translated as "ligeramente". Learn more about the difference between "somewhat" and "slightly" below.
somewhat(
suhm
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wuht
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. algo
My situation is somewhat similar to yours.Mi situación es algo parecida a la tuya.
b. un tanto
She seemed somewhat confused after the accident.Parecía un tanto confundida después del accidente.
c. un poco
I find it somewhat strange that he never called.Me parece un poco raro que nunca llamara.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
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.
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slightly(
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li
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. ligeramente
The soup is slightly salty.La sopa está ligeramente salada.
b. un poco
The window was slightly open and some rain got in.La ventana estaba abierta un poco y se metió algo de lluvia.
c. levemente
The bread turned out delicious, although it was slightly soggy.El pan quedó delicioso, aunque estaba levemente mojado.
d. algo
The weather has improved slightly.El tiempo ha mejorado algo.
e. apenas
Did you hurt yourself? - Only slightly.¿Te lastimaste? - Solo apenas.
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