Es que

The thing is / It's just that

Conversation Fillers

Notes & Usage:

Used to introduce an explanation, excuse, or justification. Signals that you're about to give a reason for something. Very natural in informal speech.

See It in Context

Es que no tuve tiempo de avisar.

The thing is, I didn't have time to let you know.

—¿Por qué no viniste? —Es que me surgió algo.

—Why didn't you come? —It's just that something came up.

Es que no quiero molestar, por eso no dije nada.

It's just that I didn't want to bother anyone, that's why I didn't say anything.

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