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casi

almost

adverb KAH-see Common

Also means

nearly

Usage Note

Casi can precede any part of speech: casi nunca (almost never), casi nada (almost nothing). The phrase casi casi (reduplication) is informal intensifier meaning 'very nearly' or 'just about'. It is invariable in form.

Examples

"Casi llegamos tarde al tren."

Natural Translation

We almost missed the train.

Literal Translation

We almost arrived late to the train.

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