esto se debe a que

this is due to the fact that

esto se debe a que(ehs-toh seh deh-beh ah keh)

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1. (general)

a. this is due to the fact that

El nivel de agua del pantano es muy bajo. Esto se debe a que apenas ha llovido en los cuatro últimos meses.

The water level in the reservoir is very low. This is due to the fact that it's barely rained in the last four months.

b. this is because

Han subido los precios. Esto se debe a que ha aumentado la demanda.

Prices have gone up. This is because demand has increased.