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"Whenever" is a conjunction which is often translated as "siempre que", and "every time" is an adverb which is often translated as "cada vez". Learn more about the difference between "whenever" and "every time" below.
whenever(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. siempre que
Whenever we go to family reunions, we have lots of fun.Siempre que vamos a las reuniones familiares, nos divertimos mucho.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
b. cuando sea
We can visit your parents whenever. It doesn't have to be this weekend.Podemos visitar a tus padres cuando sea. No tiene que ser este fin de semana.
every time(
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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).
a. cada vez
My dogs bark every time someone rings the bell.Mis perros ladran cada vez que alguien toca el timbre.
b. siempre que
Every time we go to the movies we buy popcorn.Siempre que vamos al cine compramos palomitas.
