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at least, if only, even, even if only, whether
/siˈkjeɾa/
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Marks the least that might be expected, granted or imagined.
Examples
Ven, siquiera para despedirte.
Come, even if only to say goodbye.
Siquiera llueva, siquiera haga sol, saldrán.
Whether it rains or shines, they will go out.
Quisiera siquiera una respuesta breve.
I would like at least a brief answer.
Escúchame, siquiera sea un minuto.
Listen to me, even if only for a minute.
Deberías descansar siquiera una hora.
You should rest for at least an hour.
Similar words
aunqueaun cuando
ni tan solo
por lo menos
al menos
ni aun
ya sea
Meanings
Examples
Dame siquiera una pista.
Give me at least a hint.
Quisiera siquiera una respuesta breve.
I would like at least a brief answer.
Podríamos escuchar siquiera su versión.
We could hear at least her side.
Deberías descansar siquiera una hora.
You should rest for at least an hour.
Ojalá recibamos siquiera una señal.
I hope we receive at least one sign.
Examples
No dijo siquiera su nombre.
He did not even say his name.
Ni siquiera abrió la carta.
She did not even open the letter.
No quedaba una silla siquiera.
There was not even one chair left.
No me dio siquiera las gracias.
He did not even thank me.
Ni siquiera lo intentaron.
They did not even try.
Examples
Escúchame, siquiera sea un minuto.
Listen to me, even if only for a minute.
Ven, siquiera para despedirte.
Come, even if only to say goodbye.
Deberían intentarlo, siquiera por respeto.
They should try, even if only out of respect.
Aceptó hablar, siquiera para aclarar el malentendido.
She agreed to talk, even if only to clear up the misunderstanding.
Déjame verlo, siquiera una vez.
Let me see it, even if only once.
Examples
Siquiera llueva, siquiera haga sol, saldrán.
Whether it rains or shines, they will go out.
Siquiera gane, siquiera pierda, seguirá jugando.
Whether he wins or loses, he will keep playing.
Siquiera lo acepten, siquiera lo rechacen, responderemos.
Whether they accept it or reject it, we will respond.
Siquiera venga hoy, siquiera mañana, lo recibirán.
Whether he comes today or tomorrow, they will welcome him.
Siquiera estén de acuerdo, siquiera no, habrá debate.
Whether they agree or not, there will be a debate.
Etymology
Formed from Spanish si and quiera, a form of querer.
FAQ
It can mean “at least”, strengthen a negative, or introduce a concession or paired alternatives.
What does ni siquiera mean?
It means “not even”, stressing that a minimal expectation was unmet.
Can siquiera mean “at least” without ni?
Yes, especially when requesting or hoping for a minimum.
Is siquiera sea a concession?
Yes. It can mean “even if only”.
Is siquiera... siquiera... common in conversation?
No. That paired use is chiefly literary or very formal.
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