Where does siempre go in a sentence?

Siempre most naturally appears directly before the conjugated verb: Siempre como a las dos (I always eat at two). It can also appear at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis, but the pre-verb position is the default.

What is the opposite of siempre?

The opposite of siempre is nunca (never). Like siempre, nunca typically appears before the verb: Nunca como carne (I never eat meat). If placed after the verb, a double negative is required: No como carne nunca.

How do I say 'as always' in Spanish?

As always is como siempre. It is a very common phrase used to comment on predictable behavior or situations: Como siempre, llegaste tarde (As always, you arrived late).

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How to Say Always in Spanish

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Siempre · adverb · see-EM-preh

The Spanish word for always is siempre, an adverb used to describe actions or states that occur at all times or without exception.

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Siempre desayuno antes de salir de casa.

I always eat breakfast before leaving the house.

Always in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for always, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
siempre	always	see-EM-preh	Default, widely understood
todo el tiempo	always		Universal — all the time, informal emphasis
constantemente	always		Universal — constantly, with a formal tone
para siempre	always		Universal — forever, for all time

How Native Speakers Use Siempre

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Describing a daily habit

Mi abuela siempre se levanta a las seis de la mañana.

My grandmother always gets up at six in the morning.

Siempre typically appears before the main verb in a sentence to indicate a habitual action.

Making a promise

Te voy a querer para siempre.

I am going to love you forever.

Para siempre means forever and is used for permanent or eternal statements, especially in romantic contexts.

Expressing frustration about a repeated behavior

Él siempre llega tarde, sin importar la hora que le diga.

He always arrives late, no matter what time I tell him.

Siempre can carry a tone of annoyance when emphasizing a persistent, unwanted behavior.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Siempre

Placing siempre after the verb incorrectly

Incorrect: Llego siempre a tiempo. (as default word order)

Correct: Siempre llego a tiempo.

While placing siempre after the verb is not grammatically wrong, the natural and most common position is before the verb. Post-verb placement is used only for special emphasis.

Confusing siempre with para siempre

Incorrect: Siempre voy a recordar este momento. (intending forever)

Correct: Para siempre voy a recordar este momento. / Voy a recordar este momento para siempre.

Siempre means always (every time), while para siempre means forever (for all time). They are not interchangeable when the intended meaning is eternity.

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Common Questions About Always in Spanish

Where does siempre go in a sentence?: Siempre most naturally appears directly before the conjugated verb: Siempre como a las dos (I always eat at two). It can also appear at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis, but the pre-verb position is the default.
What is the opposite of siempre?: The opposite of siempre is nunca (never). Like siempre, nunca typically appears before the verb: Nunca como carne (I never eat meat). If placed after the verb, a double negative is required: No como carne nunca.
How do I say 'as always' in Spanish?: As always is como siempre. It is a very common phrase used to comment on predictable behavior or situations: Como siempre, llegaste tarde (As always, you arrived late).