apenas

1. hardly, scarcely

almost not

• Apenas tengo tiempo para comer.I barely have time to eat.
• La casa apenas se veía entre los árboles.The house was barely visible among the trees.
• Apenas oí lo que dijo.I barely heard what he said.

2. only, just

a very small amount or number

• Quedan apenas tres entradas.There are only three tickets left.
• El tren tarda apenas diez minutos.The train takes just ten minutes.
• Mi hermano tiene apenas ocho años.My brother is only eight years old.

3. as soon as + indicativo / subjuntivo

immediately after something happens

• Apenas llegué, empezó a llover.As soon as I arrived, it started to rain.
• Apenas abrió la puerta, el perro salió.As soon as she opened the door, the dog ran out.
• Apenas termine el trabajo, te llamo.As soon as I finish work, I'll call you.