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/ˈkasi/
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Indicates that an amount, state or event falls just short of being complete.
Practice using casi in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Queda casi una hora de viaje.
    There is almost an hour of travel left.
  • He terminado casi todo el trabajo.
    I have finished almost all the work.
  • El vaso estaba casi vacío.
    The glass was almost empty.
  • Casi me caigo en la escalera.
    I almost fell on the stairs.
  • Son casi las ocho.
    It is almost eight o’clock.

Similar words

por poco
cuasi

Meanings

Almost

adverb
degree
neutral
Only a small amount or step away from a number, condition or action.

Examples

  • Son casi las ocho.
    It is almost eight o’clock.
  • Casi me caigo en la escalera.
    I almost fell on the stairs.
  • Queda casi una hora de viaje.
    There is almost an hour of travel left.
  • He terminado casi todo el trabajo.
    I have finished almost all the work.
  • El vaso estaba casi vacío.
    The glass was almost empty.

Similar words

cuasi
por poco

Etymology

From Latin quasi, “as if, approximately”.

FAQ

What does casi mean?

“Almost” or “nearly”.

Can it go before a number?

Yes: casi veinte personas.

Can it describe an event that did not happen?

Yes: casi me caigo.

Does it change form?

No, it is an invariable adverb.

Can it be repeated?

Yes, casi casi is an informal emphasis.

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