What does otra vez in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word otra vez in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use otra vez in Spanish.

The word otra vez in Spanish means again, last time, show up time and time again, every once in a while, time after time. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word otra vez

again

locución adverbial (nuevamente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Los niños se divirtieron tanto en la piscina que quieren ir otra vez.
The kids had so much fun at the pool that they want to go again.

last time

locución adverbial (ocasión anterior)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La otra vez me dijiste que ya no ibas a faltar a clase.
Last time you told me that you wouldn't miss class.

show up time and time again

expresión (que surge sin cesar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

every once in a while

locución adverbial (raramente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
A Diego no le gusta beber, y solo una que otra vez se ha emborrachado.
Diego doesn't like to drink, and only gets drunk every once in a while.

time after time

locución adverbial (repetidamente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Los pájaros iban una y otra vez al nido a alimentar a sus pichones.
The birds went back to the nest time after time to feed their chicks.

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