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Tier 1: Essential

Es decir

That is to say / In other words

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Fillers & Small Talk Institutionalized Expression Beginner neutral to formal
Pronunciation:

es deh-SEER

When to use:

Clarifying or rephrasing, slightly more formal than 'o sea'.

See It in Context

Llegaré tarde, es decir, sobre las 9.

I'll arrive late, that is, around 9.

Clarifying time
Es caro, es decir, cuesta más de 100 euros.

It's expensive, meaning it costs over 100 euros.

Explaining
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