The most common way to say “sometimes” in Spanish is a veces. It is a two-word expression that literally means “at times.” You can place it at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
sometimes = a veces (ah BEH-sehs in most of Latin America; ah BEH-thehs in much of Spain)
Meaning and Pronunciation of A Veces
A veces means “sometimes” or “at times.” It is pronounced ah BEH-sehs in most of Latin America. In much of Spain, the letter c before e has a “th” sound, so it sounds like ah BEH-thehs. Both are correct regional pronunciations.
Meaning: sometimes, at times
Where to Put A Veces
You can put a veces at the start of a sentence for emphasis, or near the verb. It does not change form for singular or plural subjects.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| A veces voy al cine. | Sometimes I go to the movies. |
| Voy a veces al cine. | I sometimes go to the movies. |
| A veces llueve en verano. | It sometimes rains in summer. |
Related Expressions
For “from time to time,” you can say de vez en cuando. To say “sometimes, but not always,” use a veces, pero no siempre. Another expression with vez is otra vez, “again.” The singular noun vez means “time” or “occasion”; the plural form is veces.
Useful Examples
- A veces desayuno en casa. — Sometimes I eat breakfast at home.
- Mi hermano trabaja los sábados a veces. — My brother sometimes works on Saturdays.
- Vemos películas juntos de vez en cuando. — We watch movies together from time to time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sometimes in Spanish
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Is a veces one word or two?
It is written as two words: a veces.
What is the difference between a veces and de vez en cuando?
Both can mean “sometimes.” De vez en cuando often suggests “from time to time.”
Summary: Sometimes in Spanish
A veces means “sometimes.” Write it as two words, and remember that pronunciation of c varies by region. For “from time to time,” try de vez en cuando.
