Translation of Spanish word "según" to English
según
/seˈɣun/
Meaning
PrepositionBased on what is said or stated by; on the authority of; by the order of.
How to use
Según ('according to / depending on') is a preposition. Según la ley — According to the law. Según el caso — Depending on the case.
🇬🇧 English
according to
Example
Según las noticias, va a llover.
According to the news, it will rain.
Todo depende según el caso.
Everything depends on the case.
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Common phrases
- según parece— apparently / as it seems
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What does the Spanish word "según" mean?▼
The Spanish word "según" means "according to" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Según las noticias, va a llover." (which translates as "According to the news, it will rain.").
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