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Spanish Chunks Library

Master high-frequency phrases using the 80/20 principle for rapid Spanish fluency

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Es que

The thing is / It's just that

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Used to introduce an explanation, excuse, or justification. Signals that you're about to give a reason for something. Very natural …
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En fin

Anyway / Well / Oh well

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Used to wrap up a topic, express resignation, or move the conversation on. Often signals that the speaker has accepted …
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Total

Anyway / So / The bottom line is

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Used to summarise, conclude, or cut to the point. Similar to en fin but often implies the speaker is brushing …
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La verdad

Honestly / To be honest / The truth is

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Used to introduce an honest or candid statement, often one the speaker was hesitant to say. Equivalent to 'honestly' or …
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Oye

Hey / Listen

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Literally 'hear' (imperative). Used to get someone's attention, introduce a new topic, or express mild surprise or protest. Very natural …
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Claro

Of course / Sure / Right

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One of the most common response fillers. Expresses agreement, confirmation, or understanding. Can be enthusiastic or matter-of-fact depending on intonation.
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Nada

Anyway / Never mind / Nothing

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As a discourse marker, nada is used to wrap up or dismiss a topic, similar to 'anyway' or 'never mind'. …
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Digamos

Let's say / So to speak

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Literally 'let us say'. Used to introduce an approximation, a hypothetical, or to soften a statement. Similar to 'so to …
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¿Me sigues?

Are you following me? / Do you follow?

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Used mid-explanation to check the listener is keeping up. More conversational than ¿entiendes? and slightly warmer. Common in both Spain …
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¿Entiendes?

Do you understand? / You see?

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Used mid-explanation to check comprehension. Less casual than ¿sabes? and slightly more insistent. Can also signal that the speaker considers …
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