En otras palabras
Example: En otras palabras, necesito más tiempo para terminar.
Definition
"En otras palabras" is a Spanish phrase used to introduce a rephrasing or clarification of a previous statement, often to make the meaning clearer or simpler. It translates to 'in other words' in English and helps explain or restate an idea differently.
Etymology
The phrase "en otras palabras" comes from Spanish, combining 'en' (in), 'otras' (other), and 'palabras' (words). It literally means 'in other words,' a direct parallel to the English expression used for paraphrasing or clarification. Did you know it functions as a handy linguistic tool across many languages for explanation?
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"En otras palabras" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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in other words