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A veces nos odiamos, pero siempre nos perdonamos.

A veces nos odiamos, pero siempre nos perdonamos.
Sometimes we hate each other, but we always forgive each other.
From Lesson 138:Reciprocal verbs and pronouns (nos, se)·Spanish (Latin America)

Breakdown of A veces nos odiamos, pero siempre nos perdonamos.

pero
but
siempre
always
a veces
sometimes
nos
each other (reciprocal)
perdonar
to forgive
odiar
to hate

Questions & Answers about A veces nos odiamos, pero siempre nos perdonamos.

How do we know nos means 'each other' here instead of 'ourselves'?
In Spanish, the pronoun nos can mean 'us', 'ourselves', or 'each other'. Context usually makes it obvious! Since odiar (to hate) and perdonar (to forgive) are actions two people typically direct at one another rather than at themselves, it naturally translates to 'each other' here. This is called a reciprocal verb.
Could I say 'pero nos siempre perdonamos'?
No, you can never put a word between the pronoun (nos) and the conjugated verb (perdonamos). Adverbs like siempre (always) must go before the pronoun or after the verb. So, siempre nos perdonamos is the correct order.
What are the infinitive (dictionary) forms of the verbs in this sentence?
They are odiar (to hate) and perdonar (to forgive). Here, they are conjugated in the present tense for nosotros (we), which gives us odiamos and perdonamos.
Is a veces the only way to say 'sometimes' in Spanish?
A veces is the most common fixed phrase for 'sometimes', but you will also frequently hear algunas veces. Both are perfectly fine to use and mean the exact same thing.

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