{
  "name": "Spanish Debate & Formal Writing (B2)",
  "front_language": "Spanish",
  "back_language": "English",
  "cards": [
    { "front": "en primer lugar", "back": "first of all", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "En primer lugar, hay que considerar los costos.", "example_back": "First of all, we need to consider the costs." },
    { "front": "además", "back": "furthermore", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Además, se debería tener en cuenta el medio ambiente.", "example_back": "Furthermore, one should consider the environment." },
    { "front": "por otro lado", "back": "on the other hand", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Por otro lado, los precios siguen siendo altos.", "example_back": "On the other hand, prices remain high." },
    { "front": "por consiguiente", "back": "consequently", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Por consiguiente, muchas empresas cambiaron de estrategia.", "example_back": "Consequently, many companies changed their strategy." },
    { "front": "en conclusión", "back": "in conclusion", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "En conclusión, la cuestión sigue abierta.", "example_back": "In conclusion, the issue remains open." },
    { "front": "en cuanto a", "back": "as for / regarding", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "En cuanto al presupuesto, no hay novedades.", "example_back": "As for the budget, there's no news." },
    { "front": "a pesar de eso", "back": "despite that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "A pesar de eso, el proyecto continuó.", "example_back": "Despite that, the project continued." },
    { "front": "asimismo", "back": "likewise / moreover", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Asimismo, faltan datos precisos.", "example_back": "Moreover, precise data is lacking." },

    { "front": "se podría argumentar que", "back": "one could argue that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Se podría argumentar que la reforma es necesaria.", "example_back": "One could argue that the reform is necessary." },
    { "front": "parece que", "back": "it seems that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Parece que el plan funcionó.", "example_back": "It seems that the plan worked." },
    { "front": "al parecer", "back": "apparently", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Al parecer, la decisión ya se tomó.", "example_back": "Apparently, the decision has already been made." },
    { "front": "en cierta medida", "back": "to a certain extent", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "En cierta medida, tiene razón.", "example_back": "To a certain extent, he's right." },
    { "front": "no se puede descartar que", "back": "it can't be ruled out that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "No se puede descartar que los precios sigan subiendo.", "example_back": "It can't be ruled out that prices will keep rising." },
    { "front": "es probable que", "back": "it's likely that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Es probable que el proyecto se retrase.", "example_back": "It's likely that the project will be delayed." },
    { "front": "desde cierto punto de vista", "back": "from a certain point of view", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Desde cierto punto de vista, los dos tienen razón.", "example_back": "From a certain point of view, they're both right." },
    { "front": "por así decirlo", "back": "so to speak", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Fue, por así decirlo, un fracaso anunciado.", "example_back": "It was, so to speak, a failure waiting to happen." },

    { "front": "aunque", "back": "although", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Aunque es caro, vale la pena.", "example_back": "Although it's expensive, it's worth it." },
    { "front": "es cierto que… sin embargo", "back": "it's true that… however", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Es cierto que cuesta más, sin embargo dura más tiempo.", "example_back": "It's true it costs more, however it lasts longer." },
    { "front": "aun cuando", "back": "even if / even when", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Aun cuando tiene desventajas, el sistema funciona.", "example_back": "Even if it has drawbacks, the system works." },
    { "front": "reconozco que", "back": "I admit that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Reconozco que tu punto tiene mérito.", "example_back": "I admit that your point has merit." },
    { "front": "a pesar de", "back": "despite", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "A pesar de las críticas, la ley se aprobó.", "example_back": "Despite the criticism, the law was passed." },
    { "front": "no obstante", "back": "nevertheless", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "No obstante, seguimos apoyando el proyecto.", "example_back": "Nevertheless, we continue to support the project." },
    { "front": "incluso si", "back": "even if", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Incluso si es difícil, lo intentaremos.", "example_back": "Even if it's difficult, we'll try." },
    { "front": "si bien", "back": "although (formal)", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Si bien la situación es difícil, queda esperanza.", "example_back": "Although the situation is difficult, there's hope." },

    { "front": "Estimado Señor / Estimada Señora", "back": "Dear Sir / Dear Madam (formal letter opening)", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Estimado Señor Pérez, le escribo con respecto a…", "example_back": "Dear Mr. Pérez, I am writing to you regarding…" },
    { "front": "en referencia a", "back": "with reference to", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "En referencia a su correo del 3 de julio…", "example_back": "With reference to your email of July 3rd…" },
    { "front": "le agradecería que", "back": "I would be grateful if you could", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Le agradecería que me respondiera lo antes posible.", "example_back": "I would be grateful if you could reply as soon as possible." },
    { "front": "quedo a su disposición para", "back": "I remain available for", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Quedo a su disposición para cualquier aclaración adicional.", "example_back": "I remain available for any further clarification." },
    { "front": "adjunto encontrará", "back": "please find attached", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Adjunto encontrará el documento solicitado.", "example_back": "Please find attached the requested document." },
    { "front": "atentamente", "back": "sincerely / kind regards (formal closing)", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Atentamente, Marta García.", "example_back": "Kind regards, Marta García." },
    { "front": "le escribo para informarle que", "back": "I am writing to inform you that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Le escribo para informarle que la reunión se ha pospuesto.", "example_back": "I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been postponed." },
    { "front": "quedo a la espera de su respuesta", "back": "I look forward to your reply", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Quedo a la espera de su pronta respuesta.", "example_back": "I look forward to your prompt reply." }
  ]
}