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What does «por si acaso» mean in Dominican Spanish?
por si acaso
just in case
| Meaning | just in case |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | por precaución |
| Register | Neutral |
«Lleva sombrilla, por si acaso.»
Take an umbrella, just in case.
An everyday phrase. And in the land of downpours, very practical advice.
Related Dominican words
- de repente — maybe
- de seguro — surely, most likely
- será que — could it be that
- uno nunca sabe — you never know
- quién sabe — who can say
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