recently

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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. recientemente
I've recently received a letter from the bank.Recientemente, he recibido una carta del banco.
b. hace poco
My mother recently saw your brother.Hace poco que mi madre vio a tu hermano.
c. recién (apocope before past participle)
Recently-graduated students can pick up their diplomas in the office.Los estudiantes recién graduados pueden recoger sus diplomas en la oficina.
d. recién
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I have recently finished studying.Recién acabo de estudiar.
a. últimamente
I haven't slept well recently.Últimamente no duermo bien.
b. recientemente
Have you read any good books recently?¿Has leído algún libro bueno recientemente?
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