Siempre desayuno a las ocho.
English: I always have breakfast at eight.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Adverbios
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Adverbios de frecuencia are words in Spanish that tell us how often something happens, like 'always', 'sometimes', or 'never'. They help describe routines and habits.
When to use it
Use these adverbs in Spanish to talk about how often you do an activity, describe your habits, or explain routines. They are common when talking about daily life or repeated actions.
Key forms
- siempre
- casi siempre
- a menudo
- frecuentemente
- a veces
- de vez en cuando
- rara vez
- casi nunca
- nunca
Examples
A veces voy al cine con mis amigos.
English: Sometimes I go to the cinema with my friends.
Nunca como carne.
English: I never eat meat.
Casi nunca veo la televisión.
English: I almost never watch television.
De vez en cuando leo un libro.
English: From time to time I read a book.
Tips
- Usually, these adverbs go before the main verb, except with 'ser', where they often go after.
- Do not use double negatives with 'nunca' at the start of a sentence, but you can say 'No como nunca pescado.'
- Be careful with the position: 'siempre estudio' (correct), not 'estudio siempre' (less common).
Exceptions and edge cases
- When using 'nunca' after the verb, you must use 'no' before the verb: 'No voy nunca al gimnasio.'