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siempre

syem-preˈsjempɾe

“siempre” means “always” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

always

Also: forever, all the time
A bright, smiling sun that is always present in the sky, representing the concept of 'always'.

📝 In Action

Siempre desayuno a las ocho de la mañana.

A1

I always have breakfast at eight in the morning.

Mi madre siempre me llama los domingos.

A1

My mother always calls me on Sundays.

Casi siempre vamos al parque después de la escuela.

A2

We almost always go to the park after school.

Te voy a querer para siempre.

B1

I'm going to love you forever.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • nunca (never)
  • jamás (never (more emphatic))

Common Collocations

  • para siempre – forever
  • casi siempre – almost always
  • desde siempre – since forever, for as long as one can remember
  • como siempre – as always

anyway

Also: after all, in the end
Mexico
A person holding a bright yellow umbrella in a downpour but still smiling, representing doing something 'anyway' despite the circumstances.

📝 In Action

Le dije que no lo comprara, pero siempre lo compró.

B2

I told him not to buy it, but he bought it anyway.

Creía que iba a suspender el examen, pero siempre aprobé.

B2

I thought I was going to fail the exam, but I passed after all.

Al final, siempre tenías razón tú.

B1

In the end, you were right after all.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • de todos modos (anyway)
  • al final (in the end)
  • a fin de cuentas (after all)

Common Collocations

  • siempre sí – yes, after all (reversing a 'no')
  • siempre no – no, after all (reversing a 'yes')

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "siempre" in Spanish:

after all→always→anyway→forever→

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Quick Quiz: siempre

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence best translates to 'I almost always drink coffee'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word 'semper', which also meant 'always'. It has kept its meaning for thousands of years!

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: sempreItalian: sempreFrench: sempiternel (everlasting)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'siempre' and 'para siempre'?

'Siempre' means 'always' and describes something that happens repeatedly or is continuously true. 'Para siempre' means 'forever' and usually talks about the future, lasting for all time.

How is 'siempre' different from 'todavía'?

'Siempre' means 'always'. 'Todavía' means 'still' in the sense of 'continuing up to this point'. For example, 'Todavía estoy aquí' means 'I am still here'. You wouldn't use 'siempre' for that.