Spanish Expression · Intermediate
es decir
that is to say / in other words
Pronunciation: es deh-SEER
Meaning
Used to clarify or explain something previously stated.
Example
La reunión es a las 10, es decir, en media hora.
The meeting is at 10, that is to say, in half an hour.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice es decir 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.