En lo que respecta a
Example: En lo que respecta a la comida, prefiero la italiana.
Definition
"En lo que respecta a" is a Spanish expression used to specify the aspect or subject being referred to, similar to saying 'as for' or 'regarding' in English. It clarifies the particular topic under discussion, as in 'En lo que respecta a la comida, prefiero la italiana.'
Etymology
The phrase "en lo que respecta a" comes from the Spanish verb 'respectar,' meaning 'to respect' or 'to regard.' It literally translates as 'in what respects to,' which evolved into a common way to introduce a topic or subject for consideration. Did you know it functions similarly to the English phrase 'with respect to'?
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"En lo que respecta a" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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