Otra vez
Example: Intenté llamar otra vez porque no contestaste antes.
Definition
"Otra vez" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate that an action or event is being repeated. It means 'again' or 'one more time,' often expressing the intention to do something once more, as in the example: 'I tried to call otra vez because you didn't answer before.'
Etymology
The phrase "otra vez" comes from Spanish, combining "otra," meaning 'other' or 'another,' and "vez," meaning 'time' or 'occasion.' Together, they literally translate to 'another time,' used to signify repetition. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used across Spanish-speaking countries to emphasize doing something again.
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"Otra vez" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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