Por lo general
Example: Por lo general, desayuno a las ocho de la mañana.
Definition
"Por lo general" is a Spanish expression used to indicate what usually or generally happens. It conveys a sense of common occurrence or typical behavior, as in the example sentence: "Por lo general, desayuno a las ocho de la mañana," meaning breakfast is usually at eight in the morning.
Etymology
The expression "por lo general" comes from the Spanish words 'por,' meaning 'by' or 'for,' and 'general,' meaning 'general' or 'common.' Together, they form a phrase that literally translates to 'by the general,' implying something that happens in general or as a rule. Did you know? This phrase is widely used in everyday Spanish to express habitual actions or general truths.
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"Por lo general" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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