often

S1 W1

BrE /ˈɒfən/ AmE /ˈɔːfən/

adverb en → es

1 FREQUENCY [not gradable] A2

used for saying how frequently something happens or is true

a menudo, con frecuencia

  • often + verb

Collocations often ask · often go out

  • I often forget to lock the door.

    A menudo olvido cerrar la puerta.

2 PRIORITY [not gradable] B1

used for saying that something is important or should be given a lot of attention

con frecuencia, a menudo

  • often + verb

Collocations often mentioned · often discussed

  • This issue is often overlooked.

    Este tema a menudo se pasa por alto.