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Por lo general...

Generally... / In general... / Usually...

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Introduces a generalisation or pattern. Similar to generalmente but slightly more formal. En general is a common synonym.

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Lo único que...

The only thing that... / All that...

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Emphasises singularity — there is only one relevant thing. Lo único que me preocupa = the only thing that worries …

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Nada más...

As soon as... / No sooner than... / Right after...

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Nada más + infinitive = as soon as. Nada más llegar = as soon as she arrived. Also used to …

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Más que...

Rather than... / More than... / It's more...

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Introduces a preference or correction. Más que una queja, es una observación = it's more an observation than a complaint. …

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Vale...

Okay... / Got it...

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Very common in Spain to express agreement or understanding.

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Cabe destacar que...

It is worth noting that... / It should be highlighted that...

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Formal frame for drawing attention to an important point. Very common in academic, journalistic, and professional writing.

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Me resulta...

I find it... / It feels... to me

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Followed by an adjective + infinitive or noun. Me resulta difícil = I find it difficult. Me resulta interesante = …

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Además...

Furthermore... / Besides...

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Adds extra information.

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Lo que me frustra es que...

What frustrates me is that...

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Frame for expressing specific frustration. Often followed by the subjunctive. Useful for voicing emotions clearly and constructively.

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Asimismo...

Likewise... / Also...

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Formal connector to add similar information.

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