How to Say ‘The thing is’ in Spain Spanish
Es que
ehs keh
[ehs keh]
💬 Usage Tip: Es que at the start of a sentence introduces a reason or justification, and it softens what follows. Spaniards use it all the time: Es que llegamos tarde "The thing is, we're running late".
Phrase Breakdown
Es
[ehs]
is
A form of the verb ser used to describe identity or essential characteristics.
«Es» muy familiar trabajar aquí.
Working here is very family-like.
que
[keh]
that ('es que' = the thing is)
With 'es', forms 'es que', introducing an explanation.
Es que llego tarde.
The thing is, I'm arriving late.
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