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"No estoy de acuerdo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I don't agree", and "en principio" is a phrase which is often translated as "in principle". Learn more about the difference between "no estoy de acuerdo" and "en principio" below.
no estoy de acuerdo(
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kwehr
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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. I don't agree
No estoy de acuerdo con lo que dices, pero respeto tu opinión.I don't agree with what you're saying, but I respect your opinion.
b. I disagree
No estoy de acuerdo con tu punto de vista.I disagree with your point of view.
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en principio(
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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. in principle
Sin evidencia para apoyar su plan presupuestario, los legisladores solo podían estar de acuerdo con él en principio.Without evidence to support the budgetary plan, the legislators could only agree with it in principle.
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