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    Apénas (en. Barely)

    /aˈpe.nas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    It indicates that something happens in a very small amount or with low intensity.
    I barely arrived on time for the meeting.
    Apenas llegué a tiempo para la reunión.
    It is used to express that an action happened just at the limit.
    I barely managed to finish the exam.
    Apenas logré terminar el examen.
    It denotes a situation in which something is scarce or insufficient.
    I barely have money for the month.
    Apenas tengo dinero para el mes.

    Etymology

    From the adverb 'apenas', which means 'hardly' or 'very little'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Hardly
    It means that something occurs in a very limited amount.
    Apenas si
    I can hardly believe it
    It expresses disbelief about a fact.
    Apenas lo puedo creer
    Barely on the limit
    It indicates that something is achieved just barely.
    Apenas en el límite

    Related Words

    barely
    Indicates scarcity or small amount.
    apenas
    almost
    Close to a goal but does not reach it.
    casi
    scarce
    That exists in small quantity.
    escaso

    Slang Meanings

    Almost nothing.
    When I got paid, I barely had anything left.
    Cuando me pagaron, apenas me quedé con algo.
    Barely enough.
    This salary is barely enough to survive.
    Este salario es apenas para sobrevivir.