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Meaning of 'Apenas' in English | Spanish to English

What does "Apenas" mean in English?

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Apenas llueve.
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It is hardly raining.
Apenas podía trabajar.
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I was barely able to work.
Ella apenas habla japonés.
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She can hardly speak Japanese.
Apenas queda tinta para imprimir.
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Printing ink is in short supply.
Incluso si es verdad, apenas importa.
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Even if it is true, it matters little.
Estaba tan oscuro que apenas podían ver.
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It was so dark that they could hardly see.
Apenas había salido cuando empezó a llover.
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I had hardly left home when it began raining.
Apenas se había acostado cuando cayó dormido.
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He had hardly got into bed when he fell asleep.
Me gustaría compensar su gentileza apenas pueda.
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I would like to repay your kindness in the near future.
Los fuegos artificiales comenzarán apenas se oscurezca.
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As soon as it gets dark, the fireworks will start.
Apenas había entrado en casa cuando estalló la tormenta.
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I had barely got home when the storm broke.
El mercado apenas se había abierto cuando comenzó el fuego.
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Scarcely had the market opened when the fire broke out.
Apenas me senté en la banca, noté que la acababan de pintar.
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I had hardly sat down on the bench when I found it had just been painted.
Apenas había salido de la casa cuando se puso a llover fuerte.
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I had hardly left home when it began to rain heavily.

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