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Dado que...

Given that... / Since... / Seeing as...

Sentence Frames
Notes & Usage:

Introduces a reason or explanation. More formal than porque. Dado que + indicative. Common in written and professional Spanish.

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Dado que no hay acuerdo, aplazamos la reunión.

Given that there's no agreement, we'll postpone the meeting.

Dado que eres el experto, ¿qué recomiendas?

Since you're the expert, what do you recommend?

Dado que no disponemos de más tiempo, concluimos aquí.

Seeing as we have no more time, we'll conclude here.

Dado que es tarde, deberíamos irnos.

Given that it's late, we should leave.

Dado que no tienes tiempo, lo hago yo.

Given that you don't have time, I'll do it.