Por regla general
Example: Por regla general, estudio dos horas cada día.
Definition
"Por regla general" is a Spanish expression used to indicate what usually or generally happens or is done. It means 'as a general rule' or 'generally speaking,' implying that the statement applies in most cases but not necessarily always.
Etymology
The phrase "por regla general" literally translates to 'by general rule.' It combines 'por' (by), 'regla' (rule), and 'general' (general), reflecting its function to express generality or common practice. Did you know? This phrase highlights how rules guide typical behavior or expectations.
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"Por regla general" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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