Por lo que respecta a
Example: Por lo que respecta a la comida, prefiero la italiana.
Definition
"Por lo que respecta a" is a Spanish phrase used to introduce a topic or specify the aspect of something being discussed, often translated as "as for" or "regarding." It helps focus attention on a particular subject, as in "Por lo que respecta a la comida, prefiero la italiana."
Etymology
The phrase "por lo que respecta a" comes from a combination of Spanish words: 'por' meaning 'for' or 'regarding,' 'lo que' meaning 'that which,' and 'respecta' derived from the verb 'respectar,' meaning 'to respect' or 'to concern.' Together, it literally translates to 'as for that which concerns.' Did you know this phrase neatly bundles a formal way to shift topics or specify subjects in conversation?
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"Por lo que respecta a" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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