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"As for" is a preposition which is often translated as "en cuanto a", and "with regard to" is a phrase which is often translated as "con respecto a". Learn more about the difference between "as for" and "with regard to" below.
as for(
ahz
for
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (general)
a. en cuanto a
As for Paolo, don't worry. He will feel better tomorrow.En cuanto a Paolo, no te preocupes. Se sentirá mejor mañana.
b. en lo que respecta a
As for your girlfriend, I think she owes you an apology. She was rude last night.En lo que respecta a tu novia, creo que te debe una disculpa. Fue grosera anoche.
with regard to(
wihth
rih
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gard
tu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. con respecto a
I am writing you with regard to your relationship with my brother.Le escribo con respecto a su relación con mi hermano.
b. en relación con
However, with regard to my marital status, I plan on being married in May.Sin embargo, en relación con mi estado civil, planeo casarme en mayo.
c. en relación a
I don't know what to do with regard to my grades in this class.No sé qué hacer en relación a mis calificaciones en esta clase.
