Por otra parte
Example: Me gusta el café; por otra parte, prefiero el té por la mañana.
Definition
"Por otra parte" is an expression used to introduce an additional point or contrasting idea in a conversation or text. It functions similarly to "on the other hand" or "furthermore," helping to connect related but distinct thoughts or arguments.
Etymology
The phrase "por otra parte" comes from Spanish, where "por" means "by" or "for," "otra" means "other," and "parte" means "part" or "side." Together, it literally translates as "by another part," reflecting its use to introduce another aspect or perspective. Did you know it is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to smoothly transition between ideas?
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"Por otra parte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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