뜻
Used to clarify or rephrase something in simpler terms.
문화적 배경
In Spain, 'es decir' is used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a standard marker for clarity. In Mexico, 'o sea' is significantly more common in casual conversation than 'es decir'. Argentines often use 'o sea' or 'es decir' interchangeably, but 'o sea' is very frequent in youth slang. In Colombia, 'es decir' is used in professional settings, while 'o sea' is common in social settings.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It's an invariant phrase.
Not a question
Never use it to ask a question. Use '¿Quieres decir...?' instead.
뜻
Used to clarify or rephrase something in simpler terms.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It's an invariant phrase.
Not a question
Never use it to ask a question. Use '¿Quieres decir...?' instead.
Use it in emails
It's a great way to clarify instructions in professional emails.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
El examen es mañana, ________ tenemos poco tiempo.
The sentence is clarifying the consequence of the exam being tomorrow.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option.
When introducing a clause, 'que' is often used for clarity.
Match the phrase with its purpose.
Match 'es decir' to its function.
Es decir is used to clarify or rephrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: El servicio es gratuito. B: ¿Qué significa? A: ________, no tienes que pagar nada.
The speaker is clarifying what 'gratuito' means.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제El examen es mañana, ________ tenemos poco tiempo.
The sentence is clarifying the consequence of the exam being tomorrow.
Choose the best option.
When introducing a clause, 'que' is often used for clarity.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Es decir is used to clarify or rephrase.
A: El servicio es gratuito. B: ¿Qué significa? A: ________, no tienes que pagar nada.
The speaker is clarifying what 'gratuito' means.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is neutral. It fits in both formal and informal contexts.
Yes, it is very common to start a sentence with 'Es decir, ...'.
'O sea' is more informal and common in Latin America.
No, it is not a question marker.
Yes, it is universally understood.
No, it is an invariant phrase.
It depends on your region (Spain vs. Latin America).
Yes, it is very common in essays, emails, and reports.
Yes, but be polite.
They have different functions. 'Es decir' clarifies; 'mejor dicho' corrects.
관련 표현
o sea
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mejor dicho
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esto es
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