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"Al tiempo" is a phrase which is often translated as "as", and "por su parte" is a phrase which is often translated as "for his part". Learn more about the difference between "al tiempo" and "por su parte" below.
al tiempo(
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tyehm
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. as
Al tiempo que almorzábamos, Ernesto estaba afuera tocando la guitarra.As we were having lunch, Ernesto was outside playing guitar.
b. while
Al tiempo que levantábamos la tienda de campaña, el guía prendía la fogata.While we were putting up the tent, the tour guide was lighting the bonfire.
a. to the time of
Ir a Chichén Itzá es como viajar al tiempo de los mayas.Going to Chichen Itza is like going on a journey to the time of the Mayas.
a. in time
Si no se logra implementar el cambio este año, no te preocupes. Al tiempo se logrará.If we can't get the change made this year, don't worry. In time, it will be done.
4. (at an ambient temperature)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
a. at room temperature
Señor, ¿quiere la cerveza fría o al tiempo?Sir, do you want your beer cold or at room temperature?
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por su parte(
pohr
 
soo
 
pahr
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teh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. for his part
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Roberto, por su parte, está dispuesto a ayudarte.Roberto, for his part, is willing to help you.
b. for her part
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Mi abuela, por su parte, se negó a abandonar la casa familiar.My grandmother, for her part, refused to leave the family home.
c. in turn
La directiva, por su parte, tratará de buscar una solución a este problema.The board of directors will, in turn, try to find a solution to this problem.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Este, por su parte, fue condenado a seis años de prisión.As for the latter, he was sentenced to six years in prison.
La menor, por su parte, se hizo profesora de música.As for the youngest, she became a music teacher.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. for your part
Usted, por su parte, tendrá que reparar la puerta.You, for your part, will need to repair the door.
a. for their part
Los ciudadanos, por su parte, tendrán que permanecer alerta ante este riesgo.The public, for their part, will need to remain alert to this potential risk.
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