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Tier 2: Useful

En teoría

In theory

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Hedging & Softening Institutionalized Expression Intermediate neutral
Pronunciation:

en te-O-ree-a

When to use:

Qualifying statement, suggesting reality might differ.

See It in Context

En teoría, debería funcionar.

In theory, it should work.

Qualified prediction
En teoría es fácil, en la práctica no.

In theory it's easy, in practice it's not.

Theory vs practice
En teoría tengo razón, ¿no?

In theory I'm right, aren't I?

Hypothetical correctness
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