Spanish · B2 · Everyday language
An Extra Reason to Reconsider in Spanish
When making family decisions, providing a well-chosen additional reason can help children understand the logic behind a choice. In Spanish, we can achieve the equivalent of 'especially since' or 'particularly because' by using specific causal connectors like 'sobre todo porque' or 'especialmente ya que' to add weight to an explanation.
What you'll learn
- Learn to add supplementary reasons to strengthen an argument in Spanish.
- Master the use of 'sobre todo porque' to introduce an additional relevant factor.
- Understand how to vary causal connectors beyond the basic 'porque'.
Spanish phrases for an extra reason to reconsider
Podríamos pedir prestada la cámara, sobre todo porque solo la necesitas por una tarde.
We could borrow the camera, especially since you only need it for one afternoon.
'Sobre todo porque' is the most natural way to say 'especially since' in this context.
Tiene sentido empezar antes, sobre todo porque tu grupo todavía necesita tiempo para practicar.
An earlier start makes sense, especially since your group still needs time to practise.
'Tiene sentido' is a useful phrase for 'it makes sense'.
Puedes tomarte un descanso ahora, sobre todo porque ya has terminado la parte difícil.
You can take a break now, especially since you have already finished the difficult part.
Note the use of the present perfect 'has terminado' for completed actions.
Escuchemos la explicación de tu amigo, sobre todo porque solo hemos oído una versión.
Let us hear your friend's explanation, especially since we have only heard one side.
'Versión' or 'parte' works well for 'side' of a story.
Guardar tu trabajo en dos sitios es sensato, sobre todo porque la tableta no ha sido muy fiable.
Saving your work in two places is sensible, especially since the tablet has been unreliable.
'Sensato' translates as 'sensible', while 'sensible' in Spanish means 'sensitive'.
Preferiría hablar del mensaje mañana, sobre todo porque los dos estamos cansados.
I would rather discuss the message tomorrow, especially since we are both tired.
'Preferiría' is the conditional form of 'preferir'.
Vale la pena probar el club una vez, sobre todo porque ya conoces a alguien allí.
Trying the club once seems worthwhile, especially since you already know someone there.
'Vale la pena' is the idiomatic expression for 'it's worth it' or 'worthwhile'.
Podríamos ajustar el plan de tiempo de pantalla del fin de semana, sobre todo porque la reunión de tu proyecto en línea ha cambiado.
We could adjust the weekend screen-time plan, especially since your online project meeting has changed.
A longer sentence, but the structure remains 'Main Clause + sobre todo porque + Reason'.
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Try it free for 7 daysKey words
sobre todo porque
especially because / since
Used to emphasize a specific reason that makes the main statement more valid.
ya que
given that / since
A slightly more formal alternative to 'porque'.
sensato
sensible / wise
A common false friend; do not confuse with 'sensible' (sensitive).
ajustar
to adjust / to tweak
Commonly used for schedules or plans.
Adding Emphasis to Reasons
In English, 'especially since' adds a secondary but compelling reason. In Spanish, we use 'sobre todo' (especially) followed by a causal conjunction like 'porque', 'ya que', or 'puesto que'. Unlike German, Spanish does not change the word order for these clauses; the verb remains in its usual position.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Causal | porque | Lo hacemos porque es tarde. |
| Emphatic Causal | sobre todo porque | Lo hacemos, sobre todo porque es tarde. |
| Formal Alternative | especialmente ya que | Es mejor esperar, especialmente ya que va a llover. |
More examples
Es una buena idea llevar el paraguas, sobre todo porque el cielo está gris.
It's a good idea to take the umbrella, especially since the sky is grey.
Practical application for daily weather decisions.
No deberías correr ahora, sobre todo porque te duele el pie.
You shouldn't run now, especially since your foot hurts.
Using 'sobre todo porque' to justify a health-related boundary.