whenever possible

whenever possible(
wehn
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ehv
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buhl
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. siempre que sea posible
Avoid using the car, and walk or take public transport whenever possible.Evite usar el carro, y camine o tome transporte público siempre que sea posible.
b. cuando sea posible
Buy fresh food instead of frozen whenever possible.Compre alimentos frescos en lugar de congelados cuando sea posible.
c. siempre que es posible (with the present tense)
I try to recycle paper and plastic containers whenever possible.Trato de reciclar el papel y los recipientes de plástico siempre que es posible.
d. cuando es posible (with the present tense)
Whenever possible, I like to take a vacation in the spring.Cuando es posible, me gusta tomarme unas vacaciones en primavera.
e.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Liz avoided traveling by plane whenever possible.Liz evitaba viajar en avión siempre que podía.
Whenever possible, I pick up the children from school myself.Siempre que puedo, recojo yo mismo a los niños de la escuela.
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