a veces

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/a ˈbeses/
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Happening on some occasions, but not every time.
Practice using a veces in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Me siento cansada a veces.
    I feel tired sometimes.
  • A veces desayuno temprano.
    Sometimes I eat breakfast early.
  • Mi hermano llega tarde a veces.
    My brother arrives late sometimes.
  • Vamos al cine a veces.
    We go to the cinema sometimes.
  • A veces llueve en verano.
    Sometimes it rains in summer.

Similar words

en ocasiones
de vez en cuando

Meanings

On some occasions

time
neutral
Happening or being true at certain times, though not regularly or always.

Examples

  • A veces desayuno temprano.
    Sometimes I eat breakfast early.
  • Mi hermano llega tarde a veces.
    My brother arrives late sometimes.
  • A veces llueve en verano.
    Sometimes it rains in summer.
  • Vamos al cine a veces.
    We go to the cinema sometimes.
  • Me siento cansada a veces.
    I feel tired sometimes.

Similar words

en ocasiones
de vez en cuando

Etymology

Vez means “occasion” or “time”, and the fixed combination a veces points to some occasions.

FAQ

What does a veces mean?

A veces means “sometimes” or “at times”.

Does a veces mean always?

No. It describes something that happens on some occasions, not every time.

Where can a veces go in a sentence?

It can stand at the beginning or after the verb phrase.

How is a veces used?

A veces desayuno temprano means “Sometimes I eat breakfast early.”

Is a veces one word?

No. The expression is written as two words.

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