casi
neredeyse
Se usa para decir que algo estuvo a punto de suceder, pero no pasó.
The Spanish word "casi" translates to "almost" in English and is used to indicate that something is very close to a certain state or condition but not quite there.
Synonyms and Their Differences
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Cerca: This means "near" and refers more to physical proximity rather than the idea of "almost."
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Prácticamente: Translated as "practically," this suggests a degree of certainty or near-completion, often implying performance is effectively the same as being complete.
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A punto de: This phrase means "about to" and suggests that an action is imminent, whereas "casi" indicates it is not yet happening.
In contrast to these synonyms, "casi" emphasizes the notion of being very close yet not reaching the actual state.
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Examples
Casi siempre llego temprano a casa.adverb
Neredeyse her zaman eve erken gelirim.
Casi me olvido de traer las llaves.adverb
Anahtarları getirmeyi neredeyse unutuyordum.
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