Por lo que respecta a
Example: Por lo que respecta a la comida, prefiero la italiana.
Definition
"Por lo que respecta a" is a Spanish phrase used to introduce a topic or specify the aspect being discussed, equivalent to 'as for' or 'regarding' in English. It helps clarify the subject matter in sentences, such as 'As for the food, I prefer Italian.'
Etymology
The phrase "por lo que respecta a" literally translates to 'as far as it respects' or 'concerning.' It combines 'por' (for), 'lo que' (that which), and 'respecta a' (respects or pertains to). This construction evolved to introduce topics or specify points of discussion in Spanish.
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"Por 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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