Example: Si llueve, en tal caso llevaremos paraguas.
Definition
"En tal caso" is a Spanish expression used to indicate a specific situation or condition under which something will happen, similar to saying 'in that case' in English. It is often used to introduce a consequence or alternative action based on a previous statement.
Translations
in such a case
in zo'n geval
en tal cas
dans un tel cas
in einem solchen Fall
Etymology
The phrase "en tal caso" comes from the Spanish words 'en' meaning 'in,' 'tal' meaning 'such,' and 'caso' meaning 'case' or 'situation.' Together, they literally translate to 'in such case.' This phrase has been used in Spanish for centuries to express conditional scenarios, much like its English counterpart.
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"En tal caso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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