on one hand

on one hand(
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wuhn
 
hahnd
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. por un lado
On one hand, I'd like a snack, but on the other hand, I'm leaving for dinner in an hour.Por un lado, quiero un tentempié, pero por otro lado, saldré a cenar en una hora.
b. por una parte
On one hand, I want to wait until I get my check, but on the other hand, there is a sale right now.Por una parte, quiero esperar hasta que reciba mi cheque, pero por otra parte, hay una rebaja ahora mismo.
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