Spanish · C1 · Speaking · about 5 min
Use a condition and a limitation to make a precise claim rather than an absolute one.
‘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. |
SituationThe result is plausible only if new data confirm it. How do you qualify the claim?
Say thisEl resultado es plausible, siempre que otros datos lo confirmen.
WhyUse a condition rather than presenting a tentative result as certain.
SituationThe evidence is promising but limited. Which line keeps both ideas?
Say thisLos indicios son prometedores, aunque todavía limitados.
WhyA balanced claim acknowledges the strength and the limit of the evidence.
SituationTwo trends move together. What must you avoid claiming without more evidence?
Say thisLa asociación no demuestra por sí sola una relación causal.
WhyCorrelation alone does not establish causation.
SituationOne counterexample challenges your general rule. How do you respond precisely?
Say thisEse caso sugiere que la regla quizá solo se aplique en ciertos contextos.
WhyNarrow the claim when a counterexample limits its scope.
SituationWhat is the best closing line when the evidence is still incomplete?
Say thisUna muestra más amplia ayudaría a comprobar si se mantiene el patrón.
WhySay what further evidence would resolve the uncertainty.
| Situation | Say this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The result is plausible only if new data confirm it. How do you qualify the claim? | El resultado es plausible, siempre que otros datos lo confirmen. | Use a condition rather than presenting a tentative result as certain. |
| The evidence is promising but limited. Which line keeps both ideas? | Los indicios son prometedores, aunque todavía limitados. | A balanced claim acknowledges the strength and the limit of the evidence. |
| Two trends move together. What must you avoid claiming without more evidence? | La asociación no demuestra por sí sola una relación causal. | Correlation alone does not establish causation. |
| One counterexample challenges your general rule. How do you respond precisely? | Ese caso sugiere que la regla quizá solo se aplique en ciertos contextos. | Narrow the claim when a counterexample limits its scope. |
| What is the best closing line when the evidence is still incomplete? | Una muestra más amplia ayudaría a comprobar si se mantiene el patrón. | Say what further evidence would resolve the uncertainty. |
Use a condition and a limitation to make a precise claim rather than an absolute one.
You accept a conclusion only if more data confirm it. Which line fits?
The result is plausible only if new data confirm it. How do you qualify the claim?
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.