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"Just asking" is a phrase which is often translated as "solo por saber", and "no reason" is a phrase which is often translated as "ninguna razón". Learn more about the difference between "just asking" and "no reason" below.
just asking(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. solo por saber
How are you going to get to work tomorrow? - Why do you ask? - Just asking.¿Cómo vas a llegar al trabajo mañana? -¿Por qué preguntas? - Solo por saber.
b. solo preguntaba
Who are you going to go to the party with? - I'm not sure. Why? - Just asking.¿Con quién vas a ir a la fiesta? - No estoy segura. ¿Por qué? - Solo preguntaba.
c. solo por curiosidad
Do you have a boyfriend? - Why do you ask? - Just asking.¿Tienes novio? - ¿Por qué preguntas? - Solo por curiosidad.
d. solo por saberlo
What are you doing after class? - I'm going to the library. Why? - Just asking.¿Qué haces después de clase? - Voy a la biblioteca. ¿Por qué? - Solo por saberlo.
e. solo pregunto
Why do you want to know if I like flowers? - I don't know. Just asking.¿Por qué quieres saber si me gustan las flores? - No sé. Solo pregunto.
no reason(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. ninguna razón
There's no reason to worry about the exam.No hay ninguna razón para preocuparse por el examen.
