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How to Say "often" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “often” is “seguido” — B1 level.

English → SpanishB1
adverbB1informal
frequently
A child is repeatedly bouncing a bright blue ball. The image visually overlays three slightly transparent versions of the ball at different points in the bounce arc, emphasizing frequent repetition.

Examples

Vamos al mercado seguido a comprar frutas frescas.

We go to the market often to buy fresh fruit.

Me encuentro con él muy seguido en el gimnasio.

I run into him very frequently at the gym.

Si comes eso tan seguido, te va a hacer daño.

If you eat that so often, it's going to hurt you.

Adverbs Stay the Same

When 'seguido' is used as an adverb meaning 'often,' it is always 'seguido'—it never changes its ending to match the verb or anything else in the sentence. It is 'invariable'.

Confusing Adverb and Adjective

Mistake: “Hablamos seguidas por teléfono (trying to say 'We talk often').”

Correction: Hablamos seguido por teléfono. (As an adverb, it must stay 'seguido'.)

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