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De hecho

In fact / Actually

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Used to add emphasis, correct a misconception, or introduce a surprising piece of information. Equivalent to 'in fact' or 'actually' …
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Igual

Maybe / Perhaps / Probably

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In informal speech, igual often replaces quizás or tal vez to express possibility. More common in Spain than Latin America …
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Tampoco es que

It's not like / It's not as if

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Used to downplay or relativise something. Signals that the speaker thinks the situation is being exaggerated. Very useful for softening …
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Dicho esto

That said / Having said that

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Used to acknowledge a point before introducing a contrasting or qualifying statement. More formal than pero and common in structured …
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A propósito

By the way / On purpose

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In conversation, a propósito works like 'by the way' to introduce a related thought. It also means 'on purpose' in …
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Supongo

I suppose / I guess

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Used to express uncertain or reluctant agreement. Signals that the speaker isn't fully convinced but accepts the point. Softens statements …
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A fin de cuentas

After all / At the end of the day / When all is said and done

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Used to cut through complexity and state what really matters. Signals the speaker is arriving at the essential point after …
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Que yo sepa

As far as I know / To my knowledge

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Used to qualify a statement with the speaker's limited knowledge. Signals honesty about uncertainty without fully disclaiming the information.
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Por lo visto

Apparently / It seems / From what I can tell

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Used to report something heard or observed without taking full responsibility for its accuracy. Equivalent to 'apparently' or 'it seems' …
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En todo caso

In any case / Either way / At any rate

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Used to introduce a fallback position or to signal that something holds true regardless of other considerations. More formal than …
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