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Por lo tanto...

Therefore... / Consequently... / As a result...

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Formal logical connector introducing a conclusion from what was said. More formal than por eso. Common in academic, legal, and …
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Con respecto a...

With respect to...

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Formal topic frame.
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En realidad...

In reality... / Actually... / In fact...

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Often used to correct a perception or reveal what's really going on beneath the surface. Can soften a contradiction or …
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Al contrario...

On the contrary... / Quite the opposite...

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Strongly contradicts the previous statement. More emphatic than sin embargo. Al contrario, me gustó mucho = on the contrary, I …
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A raíz de...

As a result of... / Following... / In the wake of...

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Indicates something that originated from an event or cause. More formal than a causa de or por. Common in journalism …
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A partir de ahora...

From now on... / From this moment...

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Signals a change or new beginning from the current moment. A partir de ahora + present or future tense.
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Hasta cierto punto...

To a certain extent... / Up to a point...

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Expresses partial agreement or qualified support for a statement. Hasta cierto punto tienes razón = you're right up to a …
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El problema es que...

The problem is that...

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Highlights a difficulty.
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En principio...

In principle... / Generally speaking... / Initially...

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Used to give a preliminary response or general position that may be subject to change. En principio estoy de acuerdo …
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Al fin y al cabo...

After all... / At the end of the day... / When all is said and done...

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Introduces a conclusion or ultimate truth that puts everything in perspective. Very natural in both formal and conversational Spanish.
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