Spanish Expression · Intermediate
por si acaso
just in case
Pronunciation: por see ah-KAH-soh
Meaning
A useful phrase for taking precautions.
Example
Lleva paraguas por si acaso.
Take an umbrella just in case.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice por si acaso 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.