isto é — meaning in English

English meaning

• i.e. abbreviation Used before a restatement that explains or defines exactly what has just been said, meaning 'that is' or 'in other words'.

Senses

isto é is used for these senses in English:

• i.e. (initialism) That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.
• that is (conjunctive) In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation
• to wit (formal) That is to say; namely; specifically.

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