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Tal y como

Just as / Exactly as

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Used to make a precise comparison or to confirm that something happened exactly as described. Adds emphasis and precision to …
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Más que nada

More than anything / Mostly / Above all

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Used to highlight the most important reason or factor among several. Equivalent to 'more than anything' or 'mainly' in English.
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Ahora bien

Now then / That said / However

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Used to introduce a qualification or contrast after a statement. Slightly more formal than pero. Common in both spoken and …
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Eso sí

That said / Mind you / But

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Used to introduce an important qualification or exception to what was just said. Adds a 'but' without using pero. Very …
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De todas formas

Anyway / Either way / Regardless

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Used to indicate that the outcome or action is the same regardless of other factors. Very common in both formal …
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A estas alturas

At this point / By now / At this stage

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Literally 'at these heights'. Used when something should already be known, decided, or done given how much time has passed …
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Sin más

Just like that / Without further ado / Simply

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Used to describe an action done abruptly, without explanation or ceremony. Can express surprise or matter-of-factness depending on context.
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Por si acaso

Just in case

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Used to justify a precautionary action. Identical in meaning and usage to 'just in case' in English. Very common in …
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Por lo menos

At least

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Equivalent to al menos. Used to identify a minimum positive in a negative situation, or to set a minimum expectation. …
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Desde luego

Of course / Certainly / Absolutely

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A strong affirmation, more emphatic than claro. Can also express exasperation or disbelief depending on intonation — context and tone …
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