Por lo visto
Example: Por lo visto, lloverá esta tarde según el pronóstico.
Definition
"Por lo visto" is an expression used to indicate that something appears to be true based on observation or information, similar to saying 'apparently' or 'it seems that.' For example, "Por lo visto, it will rain this afternoon according to the forecast."
Etymology
The expression "por lo visto" literally translates from Spanish as 'by what is seen.' It originates from combining 'por' (by), 'lo' (the), and 'visto' (seen), conveying that something is understood or inferred from what has been observed. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used to share conclusions drawn from visible evidence or reports.
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"Por lo visto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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