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Eso sí

That said / Mind you / But

Conversation Fillers
Notes & Usage:

Used to introduce an important qualification or exception to what was just said. Adds a 'but' without using pero. Very natural in everyday speech.

See It in Context

Puedes venir. Eso sí, tienes que avisar antes.

You can come. Mind you, you have to let us know in advance.

El piso es pequeño. Eso sí, está muy bien ubicado.

The flat is small. That said, it's very well located.

—¿Te gustó? —Eso sí, la comida estuvo increíble.

—Did you like it? —That said, the food was incredible.

No es fácil, eso sí, es posible.

It's not easy, however, it's possible.

Me gusta el trabajo, eso sí, el horario es malo.

I like the job, but the schedule is bad.