En otras palabras
Example: No entiendo, en otras palabras, ¿puedes explicar mejor?
Definition
"En otras palabras" is a Spanish expression used to introduce a restatement or clarification of something previously said, often to make the meaning clearer or simpler. It functions similarly to the English phrase 'in other words' in conversation and writing.
Etymology
The phrase "en otras palabras" literally translates to 'in other words' from Spanish. It combines 'en' (in), 'otras' (other, feminine plural), and 'palabras' (words). This expression has been used for centuries to signal a rephrasing or explanation, and it closely mirrors similar idioms in many languages.
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"En otras palabras" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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