Hasta cierto punto
Example: Puedo ayudarte hasta cierto punto con ese problema.
Definition
"Hasta cierto punto" is a Spanish expression meaning 'to a certain extent' or 'partially,' used to indicate that something is true or possible only within limits or up to a specific degree.
Etymology
The expression "hasta cierto punto" comes from the Spanish words 'hasta' meaning 'until' or 'up to,' 'cierto' meaning 'certain,' and 'punto' meaning 'point.' Together, they literally translate as 'up to a certain point,' reflecting a limit or partial extent.
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"Hasta cierto punto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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