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    Según (en. According to)

    /se'ɣun/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Indicates that something is based on a source or criterion.
    According to the report, the economy is improving.
    Según el informe, la economía está mejorando.
    Expresses that something may vary depending on opinion or context.
    According to who looks at it, the situation is different.
    Según quien lo mire, la situación es diferente.
    Used to refer to someone else's opinion.
    According to my sister, that movie is very good.
    Según mi hermana, esa película es muy buena.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'secundum', which means 'according to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    according to what they say
    In accordance with what is reported or commented.
    según se dice
    according to the law
    In accordance with what the law establishes.
    según la ley
    according to my opinion
    In accordance with what I think.
    según mi opinión

    Related Words

    in accordance
    That is in agreement or conformity with something.
    conforme
    interpreter
    A person who interprets something, such as a text or a situation.
    interpreter

    Slang Meanings

    To express a carefree doubt about a statement.
    I'm going to the party, according to what they say it will be great.
    Voy a la fiesta, según dicen que estará buenísima.
    To dismiss information that seems unreliable.
    That rumor is very strange, according to me.
    Ese rumor está muy raro, según yo.