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En plan

Like / Kind of / In a way

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Very colloquial, especially among younger speakers in Spain. Used similarly to 'like' in English youth speech — to introduce examples, …
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Por cierto

By the way / Incidentally

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Used to introduce a new, usually related topic, or to add an afterthought to the conversation. Direct equivalent of 'by …
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Al final

In the end / After all / Eventually

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Used to introduce the outcome or conclusion of a story or situation. Very natural in narration and casual speech. Equivalent …
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Sin embargo

However / Nevertheless / But

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A formal connective used to introduce a contrast. Common in both speech and writing. More formal than pero but very …
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O lo que sea

Or whatever / Or something like that

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Used to indicate that the specific details don't matter much, or to trail off from a list. Very casual and …
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Ya

Yeah / Right / I know / Already

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One of the most versatile words in Spanish. As a filler it signals understanding, agreement, or acknowledgement — often without …
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Tipo

Like / Kind of / Sort of

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Colloquial filler, especially among younger speakers. Used to approximate, introduce an example, or quote someone informally. Very similar to 'like' …
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Entonces

So / Then / Well then

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Used to draw a conclusion, move the conversation forward, or introduce a consequence. One of the most natural connectives in …
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Bueno, pues

Well then / Right then / OK so

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A combination of two common fillers that together signal wrapping up, transitioning, or reluctant acceptance. Very natural at the end …
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Al menos

At least

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Used to find a positive or acceptable element in an otherwise negative situation. Equivalent to 'at least' in English and …
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