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Lo que quiero es...

What I want is... / What I'm looking for is...

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Direct frame for expressing a desire or goal. Lo que quiero + es + noun or infinitive. More assertive than …

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De todos modos...

Anyway... / In any case...

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Same as 'de todas formas'.

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¿Qué tal si...?

What if...? / How about...? / Why don't we...?

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Informal and friendly way to make a suggestion. ¿Qué tal si + indicative? Very natural for proposing plans or solutions.

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Pase lo que pase...

Come what may... / Whatever happens...

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Expresses determination regardless of circumstances.

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A lo largo de...

Throughout... / Over the course of... / Along...

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Expresses duration or extent across a period of time or a physical space. A lo largo de los años = …

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Lo que sea...

Whatever... / Anything...

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Used to indicate indifference or openness.

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Así que...

So... / Therefore... / And so...

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Very common informal connector introducing a consequence or conclusion. More casual than por lo tanto. Así que + indicative.

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Donde sea...

Wherever... / Anywhere...

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Indefinite place frame.

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Cuando sea...

Whenever... / Any time...

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Indefinite time frame.

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Lo que es más...

What's more... / Moreover... / Furthermore...

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Introduces an additional and even stronger point. Lo que es más is slightly more emphatic than además. Common in formal …

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