En caso de
Example: Lleva un paraguas en caso de que llueva hoy.
Definition
"En caso de" is a Spanish phrase used to introduce a condition or precaution, meaning 'in case of' or 'if'. It indicates a situation that might happen and expresses a preparedness or contingency, as in 'Carry an umbrella en caso de que llueva hoy' meaning 'Carry an umbrella in case it rains today.'
Etymology
The phrase "en caso de" comes from the Spanish words 'en' (in), 'caso' (case), and 'de' (of). 'Caso' originates from Latin 'casus,' meaning 'event' or 'occurrence.' Together, they form a phrase used to express conditional or precautionary situations. Did you know that 'caso' shares roots with the English word 'case,' both deriving from the same Latin ancestor?
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"En caso de" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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