en lo que respecta a

en lo que respecta a
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. with respect to
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
En lo que respecta a las tortugas marinas, los nidos que dejaron en la playa ya han sido protegidos.With respect to the sea turtles, the nests they left on the beach have already been protected.
b. in respect of
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Se cree que los británicos por fin tendrá un segundo referendum en lo que respecta a Brexit.It's believed that the British finally will have a second referendum in respect of Brexit.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
El juez consideró que es insuficiente para presentar el caso en lo que respecta a la evidencia.The judge considered it was insufficient to present the case as far as the evidence.
Puede que el lugar no parezca mucho, pero en lo que respecta a la pizza, es la mejor en toda la ciudad.The place may be a hole-in-the-wall, but with regard to pizza, they have the best pie in town.
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