Usages of según
Nos reunimos cada lunes; según la jefa, hace falta revisar los informes.
We meet every Monday; according to the boss, it’s necessary to review the reports.
Según mi jefa, hace falta paciencia y suerte para el último paso del proyecto.
According to my boss, patience and luck are needed for the last step of the project.
Según mi vecina, la cita es en el mismo café de siempre.
According to my neighbor, the appointment is at the same café as always.
Según el correo, la siguiente entrevista será por teléfono.
According to the email, the next interview will be by phone.
Para entrar en ese país necesitamos pasaporte y visado, según nos dijeron en la recepción del hotel.
To enter that country we need a passport and a visa, according to what they told us at the hotel reception.
Según la fontanera, la gotera empeora cuando llueve.
According to the plumber, the leak gets worse when it rains.
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