Meaning
Esta expresión es útil para confirmar y reforzar tus propias acciones o pensamientos en una conversación. Se suele usar en situaciones donde quieres resaltar tu responsabilidad o participación en algo. Por ejemplo:
- That's what I said: «Eso es lo que yo dije».
- That's what I meant: «Eso es lo que yo quise decir».
- That's what I did: «Eso es lo que yo hice».
En resumen, «That's what I» es una forma efectiva de reafirmar tus palabras o acciones en inglés, mostrando claridad y certeza ante los demás. Utilízala para comunicar de manera directa y precisa tus pensamientos o contribuciones en una conversación.
Today's Sentences
- That’s what I need to do.
- That’s what I like about you.
- That’s what I meant to say.
- That’s what I’d like to know.
- That’s what I would do.
- Writer's Note
01
That’s what I need to do.
Situation 1
Your shoelaces are untied.
Again? This happens way too often.
You should buy a pair of springer laces.
That’s what I need to do!
Situation 2
I wish I could track the distance when I run.
You should buy a smart watch!
That’s what I need to do.
Yea,
it’s great for collecting data when you work out.
es genial para recopilar datos cuando haces ejercicio.
02
That’s what I like about you.
Situation 1
So I helped this elderly woman walk across the street today.
That’s what I like about you.
Because I helped someone?
Because you’re compassionate to others.
Situation 2
I love having a smoothie after a good workout.
That’s what I like about you.
That I like smoothies?
No,
that you take care of your body.
que cuides de tu cuerpo.
03
That’s what I meant to say.
Situation 1
Did you say you’re going to the conference tomorrow?
Actually, I’m going today. That’s what I meant to say.
Oh, I thought I heard you wrong.
Do wanna go together?
Situation 2
I love my workplace.
That’s great!
Also, I love the people that I work with.
That’s what I meant to say.
Eso es lo que quería decir.
I’m glad to hear that you’re so happy at your job.
04
That’s what I’d like to know.
Situation 1
Can I do my taxes for this year?
Do you mean today?
Or would you like to make an appointment?
¿O te gustaría hacer una cita?
I’m wondering if it’s too early to file.
That’s what I’d like to know.
Eso es lo que me gustaría saber.
I can help you file today.
Situation 2
You should head east and then take the ramp west.
Should I go left or right after the ramp?
That’s what I’d like to know.
Esa es la respuesta que me gustaría conocer.
Oh you take a right after the ramp.
Thanks so much for the directions.
05
That’s what I would do.
Situation 1
I just had another argument again.
Was it about the same thing?
It’s always about going out with friends.
I would try to talk it over when you’re both in a better mood. That’s what I would do.
Situation 2
I’ve been taking golf lessons but I’m not getting any better.
Have you tried 3D swing analysis?
Is there an app for that?
There are apps or you can just use your camera.
That’s what I would do.
Eso es lo que yo haría.
Writer's Note
Usually you use "That’s what I meant to say" when you want to correct or rephrase what said. Also, you can use it to add on more information to what was said.
Important: "That’s what I meant" = past simple meaning it is used to clarify something that was said in the past seen in Situation 1. "That’s what I mean" = present simple meaning you want to correct what you’ve just said.
"That’s what I would do" is said to suggest your way of doing something. You can use it to show how you would take action and make a situation better.
- Situation: Parking a car
A: I find parallel parking so stressful.
B: Take the car out on the weekend and practice parallel street parking. That's what I would do. - Situation: Baking cookies
A: My cookies always seem to turn out flat.
B: Check that the butter isn't too soft. That's what I would do. - Situation: Syncing a smartphone
A: I can never sync my devices after buying a new phone.
B: Check the ID and login using a browser. That's what I would do. - Situation: Relationship advice
A: She's still mad at me and she won't answer any of my calls.
B: I'd leave a voicemail and then give her some space. It's always better to talk when you've both cooled down. That's what I would do.
A: Encuentro el estacionamiento en paralelo muy estresante.
B: Saca el auto el fin de semana y practica estacionar en paralelo en la calle. Eso es lo que yo haría.
A: Mis galletas siempre parecen quedar planas.
B: Verifica que la mantequilla no esté demasiado blanda. Eso es lo que yo haría.
A: Nunca puedo sincronizar mis dispositivos después de comprar un teléfono nuevo.
B: Revisa el ID e inicia sesión usando un navegador. Eso es lo que yo haría.
A: Ella todavía está enojada conmigo y no responde ninguna de mis llamadas.
B: Yo dejaría un mensaje de voz y luego le daría un poco de espacio. Siempre es mejor hablar cuando ambos se hayan calmado. Eso es lo que yo haría.