Hasta cierto punto
Example: Entiendo tu problema hasta cierto punto, pero no completamente.
Definition
"Hasta cierto punto" is a Spanish expression meaning 'to a certain extent' or 'partially.' It is used to indicate that something is true or applicable only within defined limits, as in the phrase 'I understand your problem hasta cierto punto, but not completely.'
Etymology
The expression "hasta cierto punto" comes from Spanish, where 'hasta' means 'up to,' 'cierto' means 'certain,' and 'punto' means 'point.' Together, they literally translate to 'up to a certain point,' reflecting the idea of partial agreement or limitation.
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"Hasta cierto punto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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