A2 Expression Neutral

Al menos.

At least.

Meaning

Used to indicate a minimum condition or a mitigating factor.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in casual conversation to soften the blow of bad news. Often used in bargaining at markets to set a minimum price. Commonly used in social settings to express resilience. Used in professional settings to define project requirements.

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Use it for silver linings

Whenever you have a bad day, try to find one thing that went right and start your sentence with 'Al menos...'

Meaning

Used to indicate a minimum condition or a mitigating factor.

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Use it for silver linings

Whenever you have a bad day, try to find one thing that went right and start your sentence with 'Al menos...'

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

Necesito ____ tres libros para la clase.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: al menos

'Al menos' is the standard way to say 'at least' without extra prepositions.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

Necesito ____ tres libros para la clase.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: al menos

'Al menos' is the standard way to say 'at least' without extra prepositions.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it can modify the entire clause.

Related Phrases

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por lo menos

synonym

at least

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a lo sumo

contrast

at most

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