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"Otherwise" is a conjunction which is often translated as "de lo contrario", and "I look forward to it" is a phrase which is often translated as "lo espero con ansia". Learn more about the difference between "otherwise" and "I look forward to it" below.
otherwise(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. de lo contrario
I hope we have good weather, otherwise I'll be disappointed.Espero que nos haga buen tiempo, de lo contrario me llevaré una desilusión.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. por lo demás
My cat is sick, but otherwise it's a great day.Mi gato está enfermo, pero por lo demás es un día excelente.
b. aparte de eso
Jeremy just got divorced. Otherwise, his life is going well.Jeremy se acaba de divorciar. Aparte de eso, su vida va bien.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Apart from her long, flowing hair, Ruby was an otherwise plain girl.Aparte de su larga cabellera, no había más que hiciera destacar a Ruby.
The café provided a welcome relief in an otherwise dreary neighborhood.El café proporcionaba un bienvenido alivio en lo que si no era un barrio deprimente.
d. otramente (old-fashioned)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
It had been an otherwise ordinary day until that fortuitous visit.Había sido un día otramente ordinario hasta esa visita fortuita.
a. de lo contrario
Jake is determined to join the military and I'm not sure we can persuade him otherwise.Jake está decidido a alistarse y no creo que seamos capaces de convencerlo de lo contrario.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Unless otherwise specified, all times given are Eastern Standard Time.A menos que se especifique lo contrario, todas las horas se refieren a la hora estándar del este.
Unless otherwise stated in the contract, the term shall not exceed 12 months.Salvo indicación contraria en el contrato, el plazo no excederá los 12 meses.
I look forward to it(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. lo espero con ansia
See you tonight. - I look forward to it.Nos vemos esta noche. - Lo espero con ansia.
b. lo esperaré con gusto
We have tickets to the game Saturday. - I look forward to it.Tengo entradas para el partido el sábado. - Lo esperaré con gusto.
c. tengo muchas ganas
Yes, I will attend the inauguration. I look forward to it.Sí, asistiré a la inauguración. Tengo muchas ganas.
d. lo estoy deseando
Next week we're traveling to Paris. I look forward to it.La semana que viene viajamos a París. Lo estoy deseando.
