on the surface(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
1. (on the outer part)
a. en la superficie
If you zoom in, you will see some strange marks on the surface.Si agrandas la imagen, vas a ver unas marcas extrañas en la superficie.
2. (to outward appearances)
a. en apariencia
On the surface, she seems a kind and nice woman, but she's a mean person.En apariencia, es una mujer amable y agradable, pero es una persona malvada.
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