Meaning
La expresión «It's just» en inglés se utiliza para minimizar o simplificar una situación, acción o característica. Esta expresión puede ser entendida como «solo es» o «simplemente es» en español. Se emplea comúnmente para restar importancia a algo, para expresar que no es tan grande o complicado como podría parecer. Por ejemplo, en la frase «It's just a joke», se intenta transmitir que no es necesario preocuparse, ya que solo es una broma. Del mismo modo, en «It's just a cat», se sugiere que no hay motivo para alarmarse porque simplemente es un gato. Usar «It's just» ayuda a suavizar el tono de la conversación y a poner en perspectiva lo que se está describiendo.
Today's Sentences
- It’s just a phase.
- It’s just a little cough.
- It’s just a suggestion.
- It’s just the beginning.
- It’s just a waste of time.
01
It’s just a phase.
Situation 1
Does your husband stay up all night watching the World Cup?
Yes.
It’s so annoying.
Es muy molesto.
And then he complains that he’s so tired.
It’s just a phase.
Situation 2
What’s all this hype about reselling sneakers.
I have no idea.
And he doesn’t even wear them, he just repackages them and displays them on the shelf.
It’s just a phase.
02
It’s just a little cough.
Situation 1
Are you sick?
It’s just a little cough.
You should go see a doctor.
I’ll be fine.
Situation 2
Did I hear you cough?
It’s nothing.
It’s just a little cough.
Es solo una pequeña tos.
Last time you were sick that you ended up taking meds for 10 days.
I’ll go see a doctor if it gets worse.
03
It’s just a suggestion.
Situation 1
I cleaned the house today.
I noticed!
The house looks great. Although…
La casa se ve genial. Aunque…
Although, what?
Although, I think the sofa looks better on this side.
It’s just a suggestion.
Es solo una sugerencia.
Situation 2
We’re planning to remodel the kitchen.
Do you know what colors you’re looking at?
I was hoping to go with gold and emerald.
We see a trend of creams and warm wood colors this year.
It’s just a suggestion though.
Sin embargo, solo es una sugerencia.
04
It’s just the beginning.
Situation 1
I have some big news.
What?
Did you quit your job or something?
¿Renunciaste a tu trabajo o algo así?
I did!
I’m so scared but happy.
Tengo mucho miedo pero estoy feliz.
It’s just the beginning so you should try to enjoy it!
Situation 2
Jen and I have decided to open a coffee house.
Really?
That’s such great news!
¡Eso es una gran noticia!
It’s just the beginning, but we’re really excited.
I’m sure your new adventure will be a success.
05
It’s just a waste of time.
Situation 1
Don’t you want to spend the weekends with your family?
I do.
But I need to have my own time too.
Pero también necesito tener mi propio tiempo.
It’s just a waste of time.
Why is it a waste?
Because I’m drinking alcohol?
¿Porque estoy bebiendo alcohol?
Situation 2
Why do you read books?
I enjoy reading, why?
It’s just a waste of time, you should buy ebooks.
I think it’s a matter of personal preference.
