Example: Tu pregunta no viene al caso en esta conversación.
Definition
"Venir al caso" is a Spanish expression meaning to be relevant or appropriate in a particular situation or conversation. For example, if something "does not venir al caso," it means it is unrelated or irrelevant to the topic being discussed.
Translations
to be relevant
relevant zijn
venir al cas
être pertinent
relevant sein
Etymology
The phrase "venir al caso" literally translates as "to come to the case" in English. It originates from the idea of something 'coming up' or 'being applicable' to a specific case or matter at hand. Over time, it came to signify relevance or appropriateness in conversation.
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"Venir al caso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to be relevant