siempre
/ˈsjempɾe/
The English word "always" is translated into Spanish as siempre.
siempre is an adverb meaning "at all times". It can be placed either before or after the verb it modifies. Other related phrases include siempre más, which means "ever more" or "increasingly" and para siempre, which means "forever".
Meaning: at all times (adv)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, siempre is invariable. It does not change its form to match gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsjempɾe/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying siempre in response to a thank you can imply 'you can always count on me' rather than just 'you are welcome'.
- The word siempre is a direct descendant of the Latin word semper, which also gave English the legal term 'semper fidelis' meaning 'always faithful'.
- Spanish speakers sometimes use siempre sarcastically to describe someone who habitually makes the same mistake, similar to saying 'Typical!' in English.
Examples in context
- No siempre fue así.It was not always this way.This is useful for showing how to negate the frequency of a past state with siempre.Tatoeba #1690656 by marcelostockle, translation #1689929 by Spamster
- Siempre cree en mí.She always believes in me.This shows how to use siempre to describe a continuous belief.Tatoeba #2310750 by Shishir, translation #4104414 by andymakespasta
- No lo hago siempre.I don't always do that.This illustrates how to use siempre when expressing that an action is not performed at every instance.Tatoeba #7918554 by arh, translation #6271872 by CK
- Él siempre llega puntual a las reuniones.He always arrives on time to the meetings.
- Necesitamos estar preparados en todo momento.We need to be prepared at all times.
- Los empleados deben cumplir con las normas de seguridad sin excepción.Employees must comply with the safety regulations without exception.
- Siempre dices cosas interesantes.You always say interesting things.
- Mi hermana está cantando todo el tiempo.My sister is always singing.
- Voy al cine siempre que puedo.I go to the movies whenever I can.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about a restaurant they enjoy.
- DanielEse restaurante siempre tiene buena comida.That restaurant always has good food.
- LucíaSí, siempre nos gusta ir allí.Yes, we always like going there.
- Daniel¿Quieres ir mañana?Do you want to go tomorrow?
- LucíaClaro, siempre estoy libre los martes.Sure, I am always free on Tuesdays.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “always” translations and entries siempre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries siempre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
