no muy a menudo
/no mui a menudo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "not often" is translated into Spanish as no muy a menudo.
A synonym you can use is raramente, which means "rarely".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase no muy a menudo literally translates to "not very often".
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, menudo is also the name of a traditional tripe stew. Using the word in a culinary context has nothing to do with how frequently something happens.
- The word menudo is a linguistic doublet of minuto. While both come from the same Latin root, one became the word for 'minute' and the other became the word for 'often'.
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase de vez en cuando instead of no muy a menudo. This translates to 'from time to time' and is more common in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Casi nunca se cancelan las reuniones programadas.Almost never are scheduled meetings canceled.
- No como dulces muy a menudo.I don't eat sweets very often.
- No voy de compras con regularidad.I don't go shopping regularly.
- Casi nunca salgo de fiesta.I almost never go partying.
- No cocino platos elaborados con frecuencia.I don't often cook elaborate meals.
- No voy al cine muy a menudo.I don't go to the cinema very often.
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about their hobbies.
- Javier¿Cocinas en casa, María?Do you cook at home, María?
- MaríaSí, pero no muy a menudo.Yes, but not very often.
- JavierYo prefiero comer en restaurantes.I prefer to eat in restaurants.
- MaríaEso suena muy rico, Javier.That sounds very tasty, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, menudo, muy, no, CC BY-SA 4.0.
