How to Say "at least" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “at least” is “siquiera” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Saluda siquiera cuando entres.
At least say hello when you come in.
Desearía tener siquiera la mitad de tu talento.
I wish I had at least half of your talent.
Ni siquiera me llamó para mi cumpleaños.
He didn't even call me for my birthday.
Setting a Minimum
Use 'siquiera' to talk about the smallest possible thing you hope for or expect. Think of it as saying 'if only...' or 'just...' to express a minimum desire.
The Power of 'Ni Siquiera'
The phrase 'ni siquiera' is incredibly common and means 'not even'. It's a strong way to show that something you might have expected to happen didn't happen at all.
One Word, Not Two
Mistake: “Me gustaría si quiera un vaso de agua.”
Correction: Me gustaría siquiera un vaso de agua. 'Si quiera' (two words) means 'if he/she/it wants', while 'siquiera' (one word) means 'at least'.
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