The Meaning of cada vez

Keyword: cada vez

Definition: “Cada vez” is a Spanish phrase that translates to “each time” or “every time” in English. It is used to indicate that something occurs repeatedly or consistently on every occasion within a certain context.

Usage:

• “Cada vez que llueve, mi perro se esconde.” (Every time it rains, my dog hides.)
• “Ella se siente más cómoda cada vez que habla en público.” (She feels more comfortable each time she speaks in public.)

Etymology: The phrase “cada vez” is composed of two words:

• “cada,” which means “each” or “every” derived from Latin “cata” or “cadere” (to fall, denoting ’every occurrence’).
• “vez,” which means “time” and comes from the Latin word “vicem,” which translates to “turn” or “change.”

Pronunciation: The phrase is pronounced as [ˈka.ðað eβ̞θ].

Synonyms:

• siempre que (whenever)
• cada ocasión (each occasion)
• en cada caso (in each case)

Antonyms:

• ninguna vez (never)
• raramente (rarely)
• ocasionalmente (occasionally)

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to express habitual actions or recurring events.

1. Cada vez que llueve, me gusta quedarme en casa.
   (Every time it rains, I like to stay home.)

2. Cada vez que voy al mercado, encuentro algo nuevo.
   (Every time I go to the market, I find something new.)

3. Me esfuerzo más cada vez que tengo un examen.
   (I try harder every time I have an exam.)

4. Cada vez que escucho esa canción, me recuerda a ti.
   (Every time I hear that song, it reminds me of you.)

5. Cada vez que hablamos, descubro algo interesante.
   (Every time we talk, I discover something interesting.)