Spanish Expression · Intermediate
debido a
due to / because of
Pronunciation: deh-BEE-doh ah
Meaning
Caused by or as a result of something.
Example
El partido fue cancelado debido a la fuerte lluvia.
The match was canceled due to the heavy rain.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice debido a out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.