Translation
perhaps, by any chance
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Word origin
From a ('to') plus caso ('case, chance'), from Latin casus ('a falling, chance, occurrence'), from cadere ('to fall'). The same root gives English case and cadence.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- casus
- English cognates
- case, cadence
Examples
¿ ?
Have you ever seen me complain, by any chance?
, .
Just in case, take a coat when you go out.
¿ ?
Did I not tell you so last week?
¿ ?
Do you really think we are stupid?
, .
If by chance you see him, tell him to call.
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This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 8: acaso, sonido, defensa and 7 more words.