Hasta donde yo sé
Example: Hasta donde yo sé, la reunión es a las tres.
Definition
"Hasta donde yo sé" is a Spanish expression meaning 'as far as I know,' used to indicate that the information being shared is based on the speaker's knowledge or understanding at that moment, often implying some uncertainty or limitation in certainty.
Etymology
The phrase "hasta donde yo sé" comes from Spanish, combining 'hasta' meaning 'up to' or 'until,' 'donde' meaning 'where,' and 'yo sé' meaning 'I know.' It literally translates to 'up to where I know,' reflecting its use to express the extent of one's knowledge. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used to politely hedge statements, showing humility about the accuracy of information.
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"Hasta donde yo sé" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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