En general
Example: En general, me gusta caminar por el parque los domingos.
Definition
"En general" is an adverbial phrase used to express a generalization or overall assessment, meaning 'generally' or 'in most cases.' It indicates that the statement applies broadly rather than to specific instances. For example, "En general, me gusta caminar por el parque los domingos" means 'Generally, I like to walk in the park on Sundays.'
Etymology
The phrase "en general" comes from Spanish, where "en" means 'in' and "general" relates to something common or overall. It derives from the Latin word 'generalis,' meaning 'pertaining to a whole class or kind.' Did you know? This phrase is used similarly in many Romance languages to express broad or typical conditions.
Learn to use this word actively
"En general" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Spanish as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
