Por lo que a mí respecta
Example: Por lo que a mí respecta, prefiero ir al cine hoy.
Definition
"Por lo que a mí respecta" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that the speaker is giving their personal opinion or stance on a matter. It translates to 'as far as I am concerned' or 'for my part,' emphasizing the speaker's individual perspective.
Etymology
The phrase "por lo que a mí respecta" literally breaks down into 'for what concerns me.' It combines 'por' (for), 'lo que' (that which), 'a mí' (to me), and 'respecta' (concerns). It evolved as a formal way to express personal viewpoint in Spanish.
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"Por lo que a mí respecta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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as far as I'm concerned