Translation of Spanish word "apenas" to English
apenas
/aˈpe.nas/
Meaning
VerbBy a small margin.
How to use
Apenas ('barely / hardly / as soon as') is an adverb. Apenas puedo oírte — I can barely hear you.
🇬🇧 English
barely
Example
Apenas puedo oírte.
I can barely hear you.
Apenas tengo dinero.
I barely have money.
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Common phrases
- apenas comenzar— scarcely began
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What does the Spanish word "apenas" mean?▼
The Spanish word "apenas" means "barely" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Apenas puedo oírte." (which translates as "I can barely hear you.").
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