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Tier 2: Useful

Lo que pasa es que

The thing is

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Emphasis & Intensifiers Sentence Frame Intermediate neutral
Pronunciation:

lo ke PA-sa es ke

When to use:

Emphasizing explanation or main point.

See It in Context

Lo que pasa es que no tengo tiempo.

The thing is I don't have time.

Emphatic excuse
Lo que pasa es que no me gusta.

The thing is I don't like it.

Emphatic preference
Lo que pasa es que es muy complicado.

The thing is it's very complicated.

Emphasizing difficulty
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