Siquiera (en. Even)

/siˈkjera/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Translation: Used to express that something is granted, even if minimally.

Translation: I want you to come, if only for a while.

Quiero que vengas, siquiera por un rato.

Translation: It is used to indicate that something is acceptable even if to a lesser extent.

Translation: I haven’t gotten a job, but I would like at least a temporary one.

No he conseguido un trabajo, pero quisiera un empleo siquiera temporal.

Translation: It is used to emphasize the scarcity or little merit of something.

Translation: I haven't even been offered an apology.

No me han ofrecido siquiera una disculpa.

Translation: It derives from the Spanish term 'siquiera', which emphasizes a minimal level of approval or possibility.

Translation: I don’t even want

Translation: Indicates that nothing at all is desired.

no quiero ni siquiera

Translation: at least once

Translation: Refers to the occurrence of something at least once.

siquiera una vez

Translation: even for a moment

Translation: Waits for a brief period of time.

siquiera por un momento

Translation: although

Translation: Used to introduce a concessive clause.

aunque

Translation: neither

Translation: Denotes negation or exclusion.

Translation: at least

Translation: Indicates a minimal standard or quantity.

al menos

Translation: Contrast with the expectation of the situation.

Translation: He didn’t make it to the party, he didn’t even send a message.

No llegó a la fiesta, ni siquiera mandó un mensaje.

Translation: Indicate indifference or disdain.

Translation: He didn’t care, he didn’t even bother to reply.

No le importó, ni siquiera se molestó en contestar.