Por lo visto
Example: Por lo visto, mañana lloverá todo el día.
Definition
"Por lo visto" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that something appears to be true based on available information or observation. It is often used to introduce a statement that is assumed or inferred, as in 'Por lo visto, mañana lloverá todo el día' meaning 'Apparently, it will rain all day tomorrow.'
Etymology
The phrase "por lo visto" literally translates to 'by what is seen' in English. It combines 'por' meaning 'by' or 'because of', 'lo' as a neutral article, and 'visto', the past participle of 'ver' (to see). This expression evolved to convey a sense of something being evident or observed. Did you know it functions similarly to 'apparently' or 'it seems' in English?
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"Por lo visto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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