Usages of es decir
La tubería está dañada, es decir, tenemos una fuga.
The pipe is damaged, that is to say, we have a leak.
La válvula no funciona, es decir, no la abras.
The valve does not work, that is to say, do not open it.
El plomero ha arreglado la presión, es decir, ya no gotea.
The plumber has fixed the pressure, that is to say, it does not drip anymore.
Hay una fuga en el baño, es decir, el piso está mojado.
There is a leak in the bathroom, in other words, the floor is wet.
Hemos tapado la tubería, es decir, es nuestra culpa.
We have clogged the pipe, that is to say, it is our fault.
No abras la válvula, es decir, la fuga es peligrosa.
Do not open the valve, that is to say, the leak is dangerous.
La válvula gotea, es decir, puede inundar el baño.
The valve is dripping, that is, it can flood the bathroom.
Es decir, el minimalismo es eliminar todo lo que no necesitamos.
That is, minimalism is eliminating everything that we do not need.
Es decir, usamos unos soportes adecuados de modo que no nos duela la espalda.
That is to say, we use proper supports so that our backs do not hurt.
Compartir el polen y el néctar asegura la supervivencia, es decir, se ayudan mutuamente.
Sharing the pollen and the nectar ensures survival, that is to say, they help each other mutually.
Siempre festejamos en la víspera con nuestros amigos, es decir, cenamos juntos.
We always celebrate on the eve with our friends, that is to say, we dine together.
El jefe se regenera, es decir, es un rival implacable.
The boss regenerates, that is to say, he is a relentless rival.
El contrato estipula una multa, es decir, tienes que pagar.
The contract stipulates a penalty, that is, you have to pay.
El arrendador puede rescindir el contrato, es decir, cancelar el acuerdo.
The landlord can terminate the contract, that is, cancel the agreement.
Fue el arrendatario quien infringió la cláusula, es decir, él rompió la regla.
It was the tenant who violated the clause, that is, he broke the rule.
El arrendatario está exento del pago, es decir, no cuesta nada.
The tenant is exempt from the payment, that is, it costs nothing.
Si decides rescindir antes del vencimiento, debes pagar, es decir, hay una multa.
If you decide to terminate before the expiration, you must pay, that is, there is a penalty.
El dueño está exento del impuesto, es decir, él no lo paga.
The owner is exempt from the tax, that is, he does not pay it.
El contrato estipula el pago, es decir, esto es obligatorio.
The contract stipulates the payment, that is to say, this is mandatory.
La situación es difícil, es decir, muy complicada.
The situation is difficult, that is, very complicated.
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