casi
almost
Se usa para decir que algo estuvo a punto de suceder, pero no pasó.
"Casi" is a Spanish adverb that translates to "almost" or "nearly" in English.
Meaning:
- It expresses proximity to a certain state, action, or quantity but not completely reaching it.
- Used to indicate that something is very close to happening or being true but not completely.
Usage Examples:
- Casi llego a tiempo. → I almost arrive on time.
- Está casi terminado. → It is almost finished.
- Casi nunca voy al cine. → I almost never go to the cinema.
Parts:
- It is a simple, non-variable adverb, which means it does not change according to gender or number.
Synonyms:
- Por poco (almost)
- A punto de (about to)
- Prácticamente (practically, nearly)
Antonyms:
- Exact opposites might be words like:
- Completamente (completely)
- Totalmente (totally)
- Exactamente (exactly)
Summary:
The word "casi" is commonly used to express that something is just short of happening or being true. It conveys a nuanced degree of approximation or closeness.
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Examples
Casi siempre llego temprano a casa.adverb
I almost always arrive home early.
Casi llegamos tarde a la reunión.adverb
We almost arrived late to the meeting.
Casi me olvido de traer las llaves.adverb
I almost forgot to bring the keys.
Casi nunca llego tarde a la escuela.adverb
I almost never arrive late to school.
Casi todos los niños entendieron la lección hoy.adverb
Almost all the children understood the lesson today.
Casi me caigo cuando subía las escaleras.adverb
I almost fell when I was going up the stairs.
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