Siempre desayuno a las ocho.
English: I always have breakfast at eight.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Adverbios
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Adverbios de frecuencia are words in Spanish that tell us how often something happens, for example: always, sometimes, never. They help describe the frequency of actions.
When to use it
Use adverbios de frecuencia in Spanish to talk about how often you do something, like habits or routines. They are often used with verbs to explain if you do something always, sometimes, or never.
Key forms
- siempre
- casi siempre
- a menudo
- a veces
- rara vez
- nunca
Examples
A veces leo antes de dormir.
English: Sometimes I read before sleeping.
Nunca como carne.
English: I never eat meat.
Rara vez voy al cine.
English: I rarely go to the cinema.
A menudo estudio español.
English: I often study Spanish.
Tips
- Adverbios de frecuencia usually go before the main verb, except with 'ser', where they often go after.
- Don't confuse 'nunca' (never) with 'siempre' (always). They are opposites.
- When using 'nunca' in a negative sentence, you can add 'no' before the verb for emphasis: 'No como nunca carne.'
Exceptions and edge cases
- Sometimes, adverbios de frecuencia can go at the beginning or end of the sentence for emphasis.