How to Say "sort of" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sort of” is “digamos” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesitas, digamos, cinco horas para terminar este proyecto.
You need, let's say, five hours to finish this project.
Fui a la tienda y compré, digamos, pan, leche y huevos.
I went to the store and bought, for example, bread, milk, and eggs.
El vestido es demasiado caro, digamos unos trescientos euros.
The dress is too expensive, approximately three hundred euros.
Using 'Digamos' as a Filler
'Digamos' is used as a pause filler or a hedge word, similar to saying 'like' or 'I guess' in English when you are making a rough estimate or softening a statement.
Overuse in Formal Settings
Mistake: “Using 'digamos' too often in formal writing or presentations.”
Correction: Reserve 'digamos' mainly for spoken Spanish or informal settings. In formal writing, use clearer phrases like 'por ejemplo' or 'aproximadamente'.
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