De vez en cuando
Example: De vez en cuando, vamos al cine los fines de semana.
Definition
"De vez en cuando" is a Spanish phrase that means occasionally or from time to time. It describes an action or event that happens infrequently but regularly enough to be noticeable, like going to the movies every few weekends.
Etymology
The phrase "de vez en cuando" literally translates to 'from time to time,' combining 'vez' meaning 'time' or 'occasion' and 'cuando' meaning 'when.' It reflects the idea of something occurring at certain intervals, emphasizing occasional repetition.
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"De vez en cuando" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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