En general
Example: En general, me gusta mucho la comida italiana.
Definition
"En general" is a Spanish expression used to indicate something that applies broadly or typically, rather than in specific cases. It means 'generally' or 'overall,' and is often used to introduce a summary or common trend, as in 'En general, me gusta mucho la comida italiana.'
Etymology
The expression "en general" comes from the Spanish preposition 'en' meaning 'in,' combined with 'general,' which derives from the Latin 'generalis,' meaning 'pertaining to all or the whole.' Together, they form a phrase used to describe something in a broad or overall sense. Did you know? The word 'general' originally referred to something that applies to all members of a group, not just a particular part.
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"En general" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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