Adverbs of Place

These adverbs describe where an action occurs.

• Aquí - here
• Allí - there
• Allá - over there
• Cerca - near
• Lejos - far
• Encima - on top
• Debajo - underneath

Adverbs of Frequency

These adverbs describe how often an action occurs.

• Siempre - always
• Nunca - never
• A veces - sometimes
• A menudo - often
• Rara vez - rarely
• Frecuentemente - frequently

Forming Adverbs from Adjectives

Many adverbs in Spanish are formed by adding the suffix -mente to the feminine form of an adjective.

• Rápido (quick) → Rápidamente (quickly)
• Lento (slow) → Lentamente (slowly)
• Fácil (easy) → Fácilmente (easily)
• Cuidadoso (careful) → Cuidadosamente (carefully)

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Examples and Usage

1. Ella habla rápidamente - She speaks quickly.
2. Nosotros llegamos tarde - We arrive late.
3. El libro está aquí - The book is here.
4. Ellos estudian frecuentemente - They study frequently.
5. Siempre como en casa - I always eat at home.
6. El gato duerme debajo de la mesa - The cat sleeps under the table.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct adverb.

1. Él corre _______ (quickly).
2. Nosotros llegamos _______ (early).
3. Ella estudia _______ (frequently).
4. El perro está _______ (here).

Exercise 2: Match the Adverbs

Match the Spanish adverbs with their English equivalents.

1. Siempre
2. Rápidamente
3. Cerca
4. Mañana
5. Bien

a. quickly
b. tomorrow
c. always
d. well
e. near

Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences

Translate the following sentences from English to Spanish.

1. She sings well.
2. We will arrive tomorrow.
3. He rarely goes to the gym.
4. The book is underneath the table.

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