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"Always" in Spanish: siempre

siempre

Say it: SYEM-prehadverb/ˈsjem.pɾe/

Always in Spanish is siempre. Put siempre before the verb: siempre llego temprano. Para siempre means forever.

Habit

Siempre desayuno café.
I always have coffee for breakfast.
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How to pronounce siempre

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SYEM-preh

/ˈsjem.pɾe/

SYEM-preh. Stress SYEM. Soft final e.

"Always" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
siemprealways

Default frequency adverb.

para siempreforever

Permanent change or love.

como siempreas always

Habits and routines.

casi siemprealmost always

Softer than siempre.

siempre quewhenever / as long as

Condition: siempre que puedas.

How to use siempre in real life

  1. 1Habit

    Siempre desayuno café.

    I always have coffee for breakfast.

    Siempre before the verb.

  2. 2Friendship

    Como siempre, llegas a tiempo.

    As always, you arrive on time.

    Como siempre.

  3. 3Promise

    Te voy a querer para siempre.

    I'm going to love you forever.

    Para siempre means forever.

Mistakes English speakers make with siempre

Incorrect: Llego always temprano.

Correct: Siempre llego temprano.

Use siempre, not English always.

Incorrect: Siempre yo no como carne.

Correct: Nunca como carne. / No como carne nunca.

For never, use nunca—not siempre with no alone.

Good to know

Como siempre softens teasing among friends. Para siempre shows up in songs, vows, and big promises.

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Talking about routines

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Siempre comes aquí?

    Do you always eat here?

  2. You

    Sí. Siempre pido lo mismo.

    Yes. I always order the same thing.

  3. ChatPal

    ¿Y los sábados también?

    And on Saturdays too?

  4. You

    Casi siempre, sí.

    Almost always, yes.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Always" in Spanish

Does siempre change for gender?

No. Siempre stays the same.

Where do I put siempre?

Usually before the conjugated verb: siempre voy.

What is para siempre?

Forever.

How do I say almost always?

Casi siempre.

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