Pel que es veu
Example: Pel que es veu, la reunió s'ha ajornat fins demà a la tarda.
Definition
"Pel que es veu" is a Catalan expression used to indicate that something appears to be true or evident based on available information or observation. It is often used to introduce a statement that reflects what seems to be the case, similar to 'apparently' or 'it seems that' in English.
Etymology
The expression "Pel que es veu" literally translates to 'by what is seen' in Catalan. It combines 'pel' (a contraction of 'per' and 'el', meaning 'by the'), 'que' (that), and 'es veu' (is seen). This phrase originates from the natural human tendency to rely on visible evidence or appearances to form conclusions.
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