every once in a while
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every once in a while(
eh
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vri
wuhns
ihn
uh
wayl
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. de vez en cuando
Every once in a while my brother visits and brings me something from his travels abroad.De vez en cuando mi hermano me visita y me trae algo de sus viajes al extranjero.
b. de cuando en cuando (old-fashioned) (Argentina) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
Regionalism used in Argentina
Regionalism used in Spain
Every once in a while a president is elected that makes me question the sanity of my compatriots.De cuando en cuando se elige a un presidente que me hace cuestionar la cordura de mis compatriotas.
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