somewhat

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsʌm.wət/ AmE /ˈsɑːm.wət/

adverb en → es

1 DEGREE A2

to a moderate degree; not very much but more than nothing

bastante, algo, un poco

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

Collocations somewhat better · somewhat disappointed

  • She was somewhat surprised by the news.

    Ella quedó bastante sorprendida por la noticia.

2 QUALIFIER B1

to a certain extent; in some way or ways

en cierto modo, de alguna manera

  • [adverb + adjective]
  • [adverb + verb]

Collocations somewhat different · somewhat reluctant

  • The plan is somewhat similar to the one we discussed.

    El plan es en cierto modo similar al que discutimos.