How to Say ‘That said’ in Mexican Spanish
Eso sí
EH-soh see
[EH-soh see]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: eso sí signals a condition or catch right after good news. Expect a price or rule to follow.
Phrase Breakdown
Eso
[EH-soh]
that
Refers to an idea, comment, or situation previously mentioned.
«Eso» se refiere a lo que la otra persona dijo.
“Eso” refers to what the other person said.
sí
[see]
really / indeed
Used before a verb for emphasis, contrasting with before.
Ahora sí entiendo.
Now I really understand.
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