that is to say
US /ðæt ɪz tə seɪ/
UK /ðæt ɪz tə seɪ/
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es decir, o sea
used to introduce a clarification or explanation of a preceding statement
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He is a polyglot, that is to say, he speaks many languages.
Es políglota, es decir, habla muchos idiomas.
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The event is scheduled for next Tuesday, that is to say, October 26th.
El evento está programado para el próximo martes, es decir, el 26 de octubre.