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Me cuesta...

I find it hard to... / It's difficult for me to...

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Very natural frame for expressing difficulty. Me cuesta + infinitive. Me cuesta mucho = I find it very hard. Distinct …

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Lamento que...

I regret that... / I'm sorry that...

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More formal than 'siento que'. Triggers subjunctive.

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Lo que necesito es...

What I need is...

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Direct frame for expressing a need. Lo que necesito es + noun/infinitive. Useful for making requests or identifying priorities.

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Temo que...

I fear that...

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Expresses fear or worry. Triggers subjunctive.

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Por eso...

That's why... / That's the reason... / Therefore...

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One of the most essential result connectors. Introduces the consequence of what was just said. Very natural in both formal …

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Dudo que...

I doubt that...

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Triggers subjunctive.

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Es decir...

That is to say... / In other words... / I mean...

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Used to clarify, rephrase, or explain what was just said. Very common in both spoken and written Spanish.

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No dudo que...

I don't doubt that...

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Expresses certainty. Followed by indicative.

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Es cierto que...

It's true that...

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Followed by indicative.

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Let's see if... / I hope... / Let's hope...

A ver si...

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Versatile frame expressing hope, intention, or checking. A ver si + indicative/subjunctive. Can express impatience or encouragement.

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