Casi (en. Almost)

/ˈkasi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates that something is about to happen or is approaching a state.

I almost arrived on time to the meeting.

Casi llego a tiempo a la reunión.

Indicates an amount or degree that is not complete.

Almost all the students passed the exam.

Casi todos los estudiantes aprobaron el examen.

Means that something is not fulfilled by a little.

I almost fell trying to cross the street.

Casi me caigo al intentar cruzar la calle.

From Latin 'casi', used in the same sense.

I almost believe it.

Indicates doubt about a statement.

casi lo creo

almost like

It is used to compare something that resembles another thing.

casi como

almost sure

Refers to a high probability but not certainty.

casi seguro

near

Indicates proximity in distance or time.

cerca

practically

Close to, almost in the sense of reality or excretion.

prácticamente

I almost died

I saw my ex and I almost died of fright.

Vi a mi ex y casi me muero del susto.

I hardly

I hardly have money to go out.

Casi no tengo dinero para salir.