Siempre desayuno a las ocho.
English: I always have breakfast at eight.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Adverbios
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Adverbios de frecuencia are Spanish words used to say how often something happens, like 'always', 'never', or 'sometimes'.
When to use it
Use these words in Spanish to talk about how often you do something, for example, your daily routines or habits.
Key forms
- siempre
- nunca
- a veces
- casi siempre
- casi nunca
- rara vez
- a menudo
Examples
Nunca bebo café.
English: I never drink coffee.
A veces voy al cine.
English: Sometimes I go to the cinema.
Casi siempre estudio por la tarde.
English: I almost always study in the afternoon.
Rara vez como pizza.
English: I rarely eat pizza.
Tips
- Adverbios de frecuencia usually go before the main verb, except with 'ser', where they go after.
- Do not use double negatives with 'nunca' or 'jamás' at the start of a sentence.
- Remember that 'a veces' is two words.