Siempre (en. Always)

/ˈsjɛm.pɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something occurs in every circumstance.
I always arrive on time to work.
Siempre llego a tiempo al trabajo.
It is used to refer to something that lasts over time.
I will always remember that special day.
Siempre recordaré ese día especial.
Expresses constancy in habits or actions.
She always studies before an exam.
Ella siempre estudia antes de un examen.

Etymology

From Latin 'semper', which means 'always'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

as long as
Indicates that something happens on the condition that.
siempre que
as long as
Of course, provided that.
siempre y cuando
always in my heart
Used to express that someone is remembered fondly.
siempre en mi corazón

Related Words

never
Never.
jamás
never
Indicates total absence or lack of something.
nunca
continuously
Without interruption.
continuamente

Slang Meanings

Always on trend
She is always on trend with the latest fashions.
Ella está siempre en la onda con las tendencias.
Always fully engaged
I am always fully engaged in my responsibilities.
Estoy siempre a full en mis responsabilidades.