Example: Por lo que me han dicho, la fiesta será divertida.
Definition
"Por lo que me han dicho" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that the speaker is sharing information they have heard from others, often implying that the source is indirect. It translates to 'from what I have been told' and is used to introduce secondhand information or rumors.
Translations
from what I've been told
voor zover mij verteld is
pel que m'han dit
d'après ce qu'on m'a dit
wie man mir gesagt hat
Etymology
The phrase "por lo que me han dicho" literally means 'for what they have told me' in Spanish. It combines 'por' (for), 'lo que' (what), and 'me han dicho' (they have told me). This expression reflects the common way in Spanish to convey hearsay or reported speech, emphasizing the speaker's reliance on others' words rather than their own experience.
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"Por lo que me han dicho" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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from what I've been told