On the surface at least

Question

In spanish what ******on the surface at least** mean? what the Americans want to say with this expression?

thanks

Answer 1

Hola May,

Puedo tratar de explicarlo en español.

Esta expresión sugiere que un asunto parece ser una cosa en la superficie, pero a lo mejor hay algo otro en el fondo.

Y por supuesto, 'at least' significa "al menos", pero eso sabías.

Gracias Jeremías, lo entendí perfectamente - maylegoas, Nov 24, 2011

Jeremias, does "a lo mejor" mean "most likely?" - EmiW, Nov 29, 2011

Answer 2

In Spanish what does on the surface at least mean? What do the Americans want to say with this expression?

thanks

HOla may, mira algunas correcciones Preguntas siempre con do a no ser que sea el verbo to be, que no necesita auxiliar.

Answer 3

My English explanation is that "on the surface at least" is an expression used when something seems by the appearance or actions to be true of someone or something, but the speaker does NOT know (does not have enough information to speak accurately) about the real truth (or motive) behind the appearance or action.