Spanish Expression · Intermediate
por lo visto
apparently / seemingly
Pronunciation: por lo VÍS-to
Meaning
Used to introduce information that has been heard or observed, but isn't necessarily confirmed by the speaker.
Example
Por lo visto, la reunión se ha cancelado.
Apparently, the meeting has been canceled.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice por lo visto 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.