Meaning
Indicating occasional occurrence.
Cultural Background
In Spain, it is often used to describe social gatherings, like 'quedamos de vez en cuando'. It is very common in Mexico, though 'cada cuando' is also heard in some regions. While 'de vez en cuando' is understood, 'cada tanto' is significantly more frequent. Used frequently in casual conversation to describe habits.
Placement
You can put this phrase at the start or end of a sentence for emphasis.
Variety
Use it to avoid repeating 'a veces' too often in your writing.
Meaning
Indicating occasional occurrence.
Placement
You can put this phrase at the start or end of a sentence for emphasis.
Variety
Use it to avoid repeating 'a veces' too often in your writing.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
Voy al gimnasio ____.
The sentence describes an irregular habit.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
The phrase must be 'de vez en cuando'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Comes carne? B: ____, prefiero el pescado.
It shows an occasional preference.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesVoy al gimnasio ____.
The sentence describes an irregular habit.
Choose the correct option:
The phrase must be 'de vez en cuando'.
A: ¿Comes carne? B: ____, prefiero el pescado.
It shows an occasional preference.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNo, it is neutral and fits almost any situation.
No, they are opposites.
Yes, they are synonyms.
Related Phrases
A veces
synonymSometimes
Cada tanto
synonymEvery now and then
De cuando en cuando
similarFrom time to time
Rara vez
contrastRarely
