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"Sometimes" in Spanish: a veces
a veces
Sometimes in Spanish is a veces. A veces arrives early in the sentence: a veces camino. De vez en cuando is a close cousin.
Habit
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How to pronounce a veces
Say it
ah VEH-sehs
/a ˈbeses/
ah VEH-sehs. Stress VEH. Soft final ehs.
"Sometimes" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a veces | sometimes Default frequency phrase. | Default frequency phrase. |
| de vez en cuando | from time to time Slightly rarer than a veces. | Slightly rarer than a veces. |
| a veces sí, a veces no | sometimes yes, sometimes no Honest mixed answer. | Honest mixed answer. |
| algunas veces | sometimes / a few times Close synonym of a veces. | Close synonym of a veces. |
How to use a veces in real life
- 1Habit
A veces corro en el parque.
Sometimes I run in the park.
A veces at the start.
- 2Food
A veces pido tacos al pastor.
Sometimes I order pastor tacos.
A veces + verb.
- 3Honest answer
A veces sí, a veces no.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
Useful hedge.
Mistakes English speakers make with a veces
Incorrect: A vez como fuera.
Correct: A veces como fuera.
Need the plural veces in a veces.
Incorrect: Como sometimes en casa.
Correct: A veces como en casa.
Use a veces, not English sometimes.
Good to know
A veces is everyday across Latin America. De vez en cuando feels a bit softer than a veces.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about workouts
ChatPal
¿A veces vas al gimnasio?
Do you sometimes go to the gym?
You
A veces, sí. No siempre.
Sometimes, yes. Not always.
ChatPal
¿Y los domingos?
And on Sundays?
You
A veces descanso todo el día.
Sometimes I rest all day.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sometimes" in Spanish
Is a veces one word?
No. Write two words: a veces.
Does veces change for gender here?
Vez is feminine, but you learn a veces as a set phrase.
A veces or de vez en cuando?
Both work; a veces is more common.
Where do I put a veces?
Usually at the start: a veces salgo.
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