Spanish · C1 · Vocabulary · 3–5 min
Eight argument choices: qualify a claim, handle limits, and ask what evidence is missing.
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That conclusion is plausible if more data confirm it.
‘Siempre que’ introduces a condition. The subjunctive ‘se confirme’ marks a result that is not yet certain.
Say thisEsa conclusión es plausible, siempre que se confirme con más datos.
MeaningThat conclusion is plausible if more data confirm it.
When to use itStart the conversation naturally.
Say thisLas pruebas son sólidas, aunque todavía limitadas.
MeaningThe evidence is strong, though still limited.
When to use itAdd the detail the other person needs.
Say thisConviene distinguir entre correlación y causalidad.
MeaningIt is useful to distinguish correlation from causation.
When to use itFinish with a clear, polite line.
| Say this | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Esa conclusión es plausible, siempre que se confirme con más datos. | That conclusion is plausible if more data confirm it. | Start the conversation naturally. |
| Las pruebas son sólidas, aunque todavía limitadas. | The evidence is strong, though still limited. | Add the detail the other person needs. |
| Conviene distinguir entre correlación y causalidad. | It is useful to distinguish correlation from causation. | Finish with a clear, polite line. |
Use a condition and a limitation to make a precise claim rather than an absolute one.
Esa conclusión es plausible, siempre que se confirme con más datos.
That conclusion is plausible if more data confirm it.
Start the conversation naturally.
Las pruebas son sólidas, aunque todavía limitadas.
The evidence is strong, though still limited.
Add the detail the other person needs.
Conviene distinguir entre correlación y causalidad.
It is useful to distinguish correlation from causation.
Finish with a clear, polite line.