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"In case of" is a phrase which is often translated as "en caso de", and "in the case of" is a phrase which is often translated as "en el caso de". Learn more about the difference between "in case of" and "in the case of" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. en caso de
The sign said, "In case of emergency, break glass."El letrero decía, "En caso de emergencia, romper el vidrio".
a. por si
They were advised to change their money into dollars in case of a currency devaluation.Les aconsejaron cambiar su dinero en dólares por si había una devaluación de la moneda.
in the case of(
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a. en el caso de
In the case of the last patient, there was no sign of permanent brain damage.En el caso del último paciente, no hubo indicios de daño cerebral permanente.
