por lo pronto

por lo pronto(
pohr
 
loh
 
prohn
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toh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. for a start
Tengo grandes esperanzas en las nuevas generaciones de jóvenes científicos. Por lo pronto, están mucho mejor preparados que nosotros.I have high expectations for the new generations of young scientists. For a start, they're much better trained than we were.
b. for one thing
¿Acabará la guerra? - Bueno, por lo pronto, se ha acordado un alto el fuego. Eso es una buena señal.Will the war end? - Well, for one thing, a cease-fire has been agreed. That's a good sign.
a. for now
Por lo pronto, quedémonos en casa. ¡Está lloviendo a mares!Let's stay home for now. It's raining cats and dogs!
b. for the time being
No voy a pedir el divorcio por lo pronto, pero estoy muy harta de Carlos.I'm not asking for a divorce for the time being, but I'm really fed up with Carlos.
c. for the moment
¿Dónde pongo estas sillas? - Déjalas ahí por lo pronto. Ya veremos después dónde las colocamos.Where do I leave these chairs? - Just leave them there for the moment. We'll see where we put them later.
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