Question 1

Why is es más translated as "in fact" instead of "it is more"?

Accepted Answer

In this sentence, es más acts as a fixed connector used to add emphatic, escalating information. While it literally translates to "it is more," native speakers use it like "what's more," "furthermore," or "in fact" to take a statement to the next level.

Question 2

Could I use encima instead of es más here, since they both add information?

Accepted Answer

You could, but they give a slightly different vibe. Encima usually means "on top of that" and is used to pile on additional, often annoying facts. Es más is perfect here because demanding a refund is a direct escalation or action taken because of the scam, rather than just another item on a list of complaints.

Question 3

Is estafa the most common word for a "scam"?

Accepted Answer

Yes, una estafa is the standard, everyday way to say "a scam," "a fraud," or "a rip-off" in Spanish. If you want to say someone scammed you or ripped you off, you can use the related verb estafar.

Question 4

Instead of saying no es mediocre, es una estafa, could I use sino?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You could use the word sino (but rather) to correct the first statement: no es mediocre, sino una estafa (it is not mediocre, but rather a scam). However, repeating the verb es instead of using sino makes the speaker sound much more emphatic and angry, which sets up the big finish with es más.

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