De vez en cuando
Example: De vez en cuando salgo a caminar por el parque.
Definition
"De vez en cuando" is a Spanish adverbial phrase meaning occasionally or sometimes, used to describe actions that happen at irregular intervals but not frequently. For example, in "De vez en cuando salgo a caminar por el parque," it indicates going for a walk in the park occasionally.
Etymology
The phrase "de vez en cuando" literally translates as "from time to time" in English. It combines "vez" meaning 'time' or 'occasion' with "cuando" meaning 'when.' This phrase has been used in Spanish for centuries to express sporadic occurrences, much like similar expressions in other Romance languages.
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"De vez en cuando" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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