más a menudo
/mas a menudo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "more often" is translated into Spanish as más a menudo.
Used to describe something that happens with greater frequency.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 'más' (more) and the adverbial phrase 'a menudo' (often/frequently).
Which one should you use?
Más seguido is an informal way to say more often. Más frecuentemente and Con mayor frecuencia are formal ways to say more often.
How do you pronounce it?
/mas a menudo/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, menudo is not just a part of the phrase for 'often' but also the name of a traditional soup made from cow stomach.
- The word menudo actually comes from the Latin word for 'small' or 'tiny'. While it translates to 'often' in this phrase, its root is related to things that are small or insignificant.
- While más a menudo is common in Spain, speakers in Latin America are much more likely to use más seguido. Using a menudo in some American countries can sound overly formal or archaic.
Examples in context
- Ojalá pasara más a menudo.I wish it would happen more often.This sentence shows how to express a wish regarding how often something occurs using más a menudo.Tatoeba #1753940 by Shishir, translation #1749488 by Spamster
- Deberías ir a misa más a menudo.You should go to mass more often.This sentence uses más a menudo to suggest increasing the frequency of an activity.Tatoeba #1726113 by marcelostockle, translation #1725334 by belgavox
- Deberíamos hacerlo más a menudo.We should do this more often.This sentence uses más a menudo to suggest doing something with more frequency.Tatoeba #1764688 by Shishir, translation #1749489 by Spamster
- Suelo visitar a mis abuelos más frecuentemente ahora que vivo cerca.I usually visit my grandparents more often now that I live close by.
- En nuestra empresa, revisamos los informes con mayor frecuencia para asegurar la precisión de los datos.In our company, we review the reports more often to ensure data accuracy.
- Este cantante ha estado lanzando nuevas canciones más seguido en los últimos meses.This singer has been releasing new songs more often in the last few months.
- Desde que compré mi bicicleta nueva, la utilizo para ir al trabajo con más frecuencia.Since I bought my new bicycle, I use it to go to work more often.
- Debido a su lesión, Andrés debe ejercitar su pierna herida más seguido que antes.Due to his injury, Andrés needs to exercise his injured leg more often than before.
- Trabajo más seguido en el jardín desde que empezó la primavera.I work more often in the garden since spring started.
- En los últimos meses, hemos salido a cenar juntos con más frecuencia.In recent months, we have been going out to dinner together more often.
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about visiting the local park.
- MateoDeberíamos ir al parque más a menudo.We should go to the park more often.
- MaríaSí, es un lugar muy tranquilo.Yes, it is a very quiet place.
- Mateo¿Quieres venir conmigo el próximo sábado?Do you want to come with me next Saturday?
- MaríaClaro que sí, Mateo.Of course, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, menudo, más, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
