por si las moscas in Spanish

IPA: /poɾ si las ˈmoskas/, [poɾ si laz ˈmos.kas] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “in case of flies”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|in case of flies}} “in case of flies”, {{lit|in case of flies}} Literally, “in case of flies” Head templates: {{es-adv}} por si las moscas

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"por si las moscas" meaning in Spanish

Adverb