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Lo que pasa es que...

The thing is that... / What's happening is that...

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One of the most natural ways to introduce an explanation or excuse in Spanish. Very commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Resulta que...

It turns out that...

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Used to introduce a surprising or unexpected piece of information. Often used when revealing something the listener didn't know.
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Me parece que...

It seems to me that... / I think that...

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Very common way to give a personal opinion tentatively. Softer than creo que. Me parece que + indicative = I …
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La verdad es que...

The truth is that... / Honestly...

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Used to introduce an honest or frank statement, often something the speaker might be reluctant to say. Very natural in …
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Lo que me gusta de... es...

What I like about... is...

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Frame for expressing what you appreciate about a person, place, or thing. Fill in the first gap with the subject …
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Lo importante es que...

The important thing is that...

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Used to highlight a key point. Followed by indicative or subjunctive depending on certainty.
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Tengo la sensación de que...

I have the feeling that... / I get the sense that...

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Expresses an intuition or gut feeling about something. More personal and emotional than me parece que.
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Lo que me preocupa es...

What worries me is... / My concern is...

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Frame for expressing a specific worry or concern. Lo que me preocupa + es/son + noun or que + clause.
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El caso es que...

The thing is that... / The fact is that...

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Similar to 'lo que pasa es que', but slightly more direct.
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Me gustaría que...

I'd like it if... / I wish...

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Expresses a wish or desire using the subjunctive. Me gustaría que + subjunctive. Very common for polite requests and expressions …
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