Por lo que sé
Example: Por lo que sé, ella vive cerca de aquí.
Definition
"Por lo que sé" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that the information being shared is based on the speaker's knowledge or understanding. It means 'as far as I know' and is often used to introduce statements that the speaker believes to be true but may not be certain.
Etymology
The phrase "por lo que sé" comes from Spanish, combining 'por' (meaning 'for' or 'because of'), 'lo que' (meaning 'that which' or 'what'), and 'sé' (the first person singular present form of the verb 'saber,' meaning 'to know'). Together, they form a phrase that literally translates to 'for what I know,' used to express the speaker's knowledge or belief. Did you know? The verb 'saber' has Latin roots in 'sapere,' which means 'to taste' or 'to be wise,' highlighting the connection between knowledge and wisdom.
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"Por lo que sé" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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