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/poɾ si aˈkaso/
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As a precaution against something that might happen.
Practice using por si acaso in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Voy a salir temprano por si acaso.
    I am leaving early just in case.
  • Lleva un paraguas por si acaso.
    Take an umbrella just in case.
  • Guardé una copia por si acaso.
    I saved a copy just in case.
  • Traje algo de dinero por si acaso.
    I brought some money just in case.
  • Revisemos la puerta por si acaso.
    Let us check the door just in case.

Similar words

por precaución

Meanings

Just in case

precaution
neutral
Said when doing something now to be ready for a possible need or problem.

Examples

  • Lleva un paraguas por si acaso.
    Take an umbrella just in case.
  • Guardé una copia por si acaso.
    I saved a copy just in case.
  • Voy a salir temprano por si acaso.
    I am leaving early just in case.
  • Traje algo de dinero por si acaso.
    I brought some money just in case.
  • Revisemos la puerta por si acaso.
    Let us check the door just in case.

Similar words

por precaución

Etymology

Fixed expression with si and acaso, referring to a possible occurrence.

FAQ

What does por si acaso mean?

“Just in case”.

Does it mean something will definitely happen?

No. It prepares for a possibility.

Can it stand at the end of a sentence?

Yes: lleva un paraguas por si acaso.

Does it need another clause after it?

No. The expression can stand on its own.

What is acaso here?

It refers to a possible occurrence, within the fixed expression.

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