Events can recur often in everyday life.

The idea

Frecuentemente means frequently or often; it does not specify an exact interval.

Examples

  • Frecuentemente viajamos en bicicleta al mercado.We frequently cycle to the market.
  • El río se desborda frecuentemente en primavera.The river frequently overflows in spring.
  • Mi vecina cambia las flores frecuentemente.My neighbour frequently changes the flowers.
  • Frecuentemente aparecen aves junto al lago.Birds frequently appear by the lake.
  • El equipo se reúne frecuentemente para compartir ideas.The team frequently meets to share ideas.
  • Este tren se retrasa frecuentemente cuando nieva.This train is frequently delayed when it snows.

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Watch out

Do not equate frecuentemente with siempre: frequent events can have exceptions.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the word that fits: El autobús llega tarde muchas veces, pero no siempre: llega tarde ___. (frecuentemente / siempre)

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    frecuentemente

    frecuentemente: the bus is late many times, with exceptions.

  2. Choose the word that fits: Visitamos el museo muchas veces, aunque no todos los días: vamos ___. (frecuentemente / diariamente)

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    frecuentemente

    frecuentemente: the visits recur but are not daily.

  3. Choose the word that fits: La impresora falla a menudo, pero no en cada uso: falla ___. (frecuentemente / nunca)

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    frecuentemente

    frecuentemente: the printer fails often, not never.

Use it today

Write an original sentence about something you do often, then compare it with another activity.