Por lo pronto
Example: Por lo pronto, vamos a esperar antes de decidir.
Definition
"Por lo pronto" is a Spanish phrase used to indicate a temporary or provisional situation, often meaning 'for the time being' or 'for now.' It suggests that something will be done or considered only up to the present moment, as in "Por lo pronto, vamos a esperar antes de decidir."
Etymology
The phrase "por lo pronto" comes from Spanish, where "por" means 'for,' "lo" is a neutral article, and "pronto" means 'soon' or 'ready.' Together, they convey the idea of 'for the time being.' Did you know? While "pronto" often means 'soon,' in this phrase it shifts slightly to mean 'for now' or 'temporarily.'
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"Por lo pronto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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