What is the Spanish word for "hardly"?

Learn how to say "hardly" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

hardly

Spanish

apenas

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Alternative translations of "hardly"

difícilmente
casi no

Examples of how to use "hardly" in Spanish

English
I could hardly see him in the dark.
Spanish
Apenas podía verlo en la oscuridad.
English
I can hardly hear you over the noise.
Spanish
Apenas puedo escucharte por el ruido.
English
She hardly eats breakfast before leaving.
Spanish
Ella apenas desayuna antes de irse.
English
They hardly slept during the long trip.
Spanish
Apenas durmieron durante el largo viaje.
English
He hardly knew anyone at the party.
Spanish
Él apenas conocía a alguien en la fiesta.

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