Por una parte
Example: Por una parte, me gusta el verano por el sol.
Definition
"Por una parte" is a Spanish expression used to introduce one side or aspect of an argument or situation, often implying that there are other parts or perspectives to consider. It functions similarly to 'on one hand' in English.
Etymology
The phrase "por una parte" literally translates to 'for one part' or 'on one side' in English. It originated from the combination of the preposition 'por' meaning 'for' or 'by,' with 'una parte,' meaning 'one part.' This expression has been used in Spanish for centuries to structure arguments or narratives by dividing points into parts.
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"Por una parte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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