apenas
hardly · barely · as soon as
Se usa para decir que algo ocurre con dificultad o en muy poca cantidad, o que casi no sucede.
The word "apenas" in Spanish means "barely," "hardly," or "just." It is used to indicate that something happens with difficulty, in a small amount, or very recently. For example:
- Apenas llegué — I just arrived.
- Apenas puedo oírte — I can barely hear you.
It often conveys a sense of something being minimal or just enough.
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Examples
Apenas puedo ver en esta oscuridad.adverb
I can hardly see in this darkness.
Apenas pude dormir anoche por el ruido.adverb
I could barely sleep last night because of the noise.
Apenas llegué a tiempo para el examen.adverb
I barely made it in time for the exam.
Apenas tuve tiempo para desayunar esta mañana.adverb
I barely had time for breakfast this morning.
Apenas termine, iré a visitarte.adverb
As soon as I finish, I will go visit you.
Apenas termine, me iré a casa.adverb
As soon as I finish, I will go home.
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