Even (es. Siquiera)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

No tengo dinero siquiera.
I don't have any money even.
Context: daily life
No me gusta el helado siquiera.
I don't even like ice cream even.
Context: food
Ella no viene siquiera a la fiesta.
She isn't even coming to the party even.
Context: social event

Intermediate (B1-B2)

No he leído ni siquiera un capítulo del libro.
I haven't read even one chapter of the book.
Context: education
No puedo salir esta noche, ni siquiera por un rato.
I can't go out tonight, not even for a little while.
Context: social life
No tengo tiempo para escuchar, ni siquiera un momento.
I don't have time to listen, not even for a moment.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Las promesas de cambio no se cumplieron, ni siquiera en lo más mínimo.
The promises of change were not fulfilled, not even in the slightest.
Context: politics
Es irónico que no ofrezcan apoyo a quienes lo necesitan, ni siquiera simbólicamente.
It's ironic that they don't offer support to those in need, not even symbolically.
Context: social justice
La situación estaba tan comprometida que no lograron avanzar, ni siquiera en sus intenciones.
The situation was so dire that they couldn't make any progress, not even in their intentions.
Context: personal development

Synonyms

  • al menos
  • aunque sea
  • por lo menos