almost

used to say that something is nearly true or complete, but not quite

casi, casi que

• [adverb + adjective]
• [adverb + infinitive]

Collocations almost finished · almost ready

• I'm almost ready to leave.

  Estoy casi listo para salir.

used before a number or amount to mean ‘nearly’ or ‘a little less than’

casi, casi un/a

• [adverb + numeral]
• [adverb + noun]

Collocations almost five years · almost a million

• It's almost five years since we last saw each other.

  Hace casi cinco años que no nos vemos.

used to emphasize how close something is to being true or complete, but not quite

casi, casi que

• [adverb + adjective]
• [adverb + infinitive]

Collocations almost impossible · almost perfect

• It's almost impossible to find a parking space here.

  Es casi imposible encontrar un lugar para estacionar aquí.