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Spanish Chunks Library

Master high-frequency phrases using the 80/20 principle for rapid Spanish fluency

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Según yo...

In my view... / According to me...

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Colloquial, used in Mexico and some other regions.
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Lo interesante es que...

What's interesting is that... / The interesting thing is...

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Frame for highlighting a surprising or noteworthy aspect of something. Used to engage the listener and signal an insight.
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Lo que yo digo es que...

What I say is that...

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Emphatic opinion frame.
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Por lo que respecta a...

As far as... is concerned / Regarding... / With respect to...

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Formal frame for introducing a specific topic. More emphatic than en cuanto a. Common in formal writing and structured speeches.
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Si te digo la verdad...

To tell you the truth...

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Honesty preface.
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Está bien que...

It's good that... / It's fine that...

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Expresses that something is acceptable or positive. Always followed by the subjunctive. Slightly less enthusiastic than me alegra que.
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Para ser honesto...

To be honest...

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Formal honesty preface.
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Es normal que...

It's normal that... / It's natural that...

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Reassures that a feeling, reaction, or situation is understandable and expected. Always followed by the subjunctive.
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La verdad sea dicha...

Truth be told...

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Slightly formal, used for emphasis.
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Por desgracia...

Unfortunately... / Sadly... / Regrettably...

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Introduces bad news or an unfortunate fact. More formal than desgraciadamente. Por desgracia = unfortunately / to my/our regret.
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