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Tier 2: Useful

Por decir algo

Just to say something / For the sake of saying something

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Hedging & Softening Institutionalized Expression Advanced neutral
Pronunciation:

por deh-SEER a-LGO

When to use:

Minimizing importance of what you're about to say.

See It in Context

Por decir algo, podríamos intentarlo.

Just to say something, we could try.

Tentative suggestion
Es solo una idea, por decir algo.

It's just an idea, for the sake of saying something.

Minimizing suggestion
No es una crítica, es solo por decir algo.

It's not criticism, it's just to say something.

Softening comment