En cuanto a
Example: En cuanto a la comida, prefiero la italiana.
Definition
"En cuanto a" is a Spanish phrase used to introduce a topic or specify the subject under discussion, meaning 'regarding' or 'as for.' For example, in 'En cuanto a la comida, prefiero la italiana,' it indicates a shift to the topic of food preferences.
Etymology
The phrase "en cuanto a" originates from Spanish, combining 'en' (in), 'cuanto' (amount or extent), and 'a' (to), roughly translating to 'in regard to.' It evolved as a common way to introduce a subject or specify a point in conversation.
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"En cuanto a" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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