De retruc
Example: No em va agradar l'oferta, de retruc vaig marxar.
Definition
"De retruc" is a Catalan expression used to indicate a reaction or consequence following an initial action, often implying a response or counteraction. For example, in the phrase 'No em va agradar l'oferta, de retruc vaig marxar,' it means 'as a result, I left.'
Translations
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As a side effect -
De rebote -
Als neveneffect -
Par ricochet -
Als Nebeneffekt
Etymology
The expression "de retruc" comes from Catalan, where 'retruc' relates to a return or reply, derived from the verb 'retrucar,' meaning to retort or respond. Did you know? The phrase literally suggests something thrown back or bounced back, capturing the idea of a repercussion or reaction.
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