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Tier 2: Useful

Dejando eso a un lado

Putting that aside

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Topic Transitions Institutionalized Expression Intermediate neutral
Pronunciation:

de-HAN-do E-so a oon LA-do

When to use:

Moving away from current (often problematic) topic.

See It in Context

Dejando eso a un lado, hablemos de cosas más agradables.

Putting that aside, let's talk about more pleasant things.

Moving from conflict
Dejando eso a un lado, ¿qué planes tienes para el fin de semana?

Putting that aside, what plans do you have for the weekend?

Changing to neutral topic
Bueno, dejando eso a un lado, continuemos.

Well, putting that aside, let's continue.

Moving on from difficulty