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"Una vez" is a phrase which is often translated as "once", and "algunas veces" is a phrase which is often translated as "sometimes". Learn more about the difference between "una vez" and "algunas veces" below.
una vez(
oo
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nah
 
behs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. once
Conozco a María porque coincidimos una vez en una fiesta.I know Maria because we once met at a party.
b. one time
Solo he ido a ese restaurante una vez desde que me mudé.I've only been to that restaurant one time since I moved.
a. once
Una vez finalizada la tarea, cierra el entorno de programación.Once the task is finished, close the programming environment.
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algunas veces(
ahl
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goo
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nahs
 
beh
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sehs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. sometimes
Suelo ir al trabajo caminando, pero algunas veces voy en autobús.I usually walk to work, but sometimes I take the bus.
b. at times
Algunas veces me entran ganas de dejarlo todo.At times I feel like giving up on everything.
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