barely

• Adverbio que indica que algo ocurre por muy poco margen o en grado mínimo, a menudo con un matiz de insuficiencia o dificultad. Puede equivaler a 'apenas' o 'apenas si', implicando que casi no se cumple o alcanza la acción o cualidad.

An adverb meaning 'only just' or 'almost not.' It indicates that something happens by a very small margin or to a minimal degree, often implying insufficiency or scarcity.

1. Only justB1formal

   By a very small margin; almost not.

   apenas

   • She barely passed the exam.
   • He barely had enough money to buy the ticket.
   • The car barely missed hitting the pedestrian.

   Sinónimoshardlyjustmarginallynarrowlyscarcely

   Antónimoscompletelyfully

2. ScarcelyB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is not the case or is not possible.

   apenas

   • I can barely hear you over the noise.
   • He barely knows how to use a computer.
   • She barely spoke a word during the entire meeting.

   Sinónimoshardlyjustnarrowlyscarcely

   Antónimoscompletelyentirelyfullythoroughly