in terms of

en cuanto a, en términos de

Introduce el aspecto o la característica de algo que se está considerando.

En inglés sencillo: When considering a particular part or feature of something.

• The rooms differ in terms of size.
• In terms of cost, the bus is cheaper.
• How has the school improved in terms of teaching?

Cómo se usa: in terms of something (This car is better in terms of safety.)

Sinónimos: regarding, with respect to

Expresiones frecuentes: in terms of cost, in terms of quality

en función de, en términos de

Indica el número, la letra o la unidad que se usa para expresar otro valor.

En inglés sencillo: Using one number, letter, or unit to show the value of another.

• Write the answer in terms of x.
• We expressed the length in terms of meters.
• Can you rewrite this formula in terms of y?

Cómo se usa: express something in terms of something (Express the distance in terms of the time taken.)

Sinónimos: as a function of

Expresiones frecuentes: in terms of x, in terms of meters

en cuanto a, en términos de

Introduce el tema o el punto de vista desde el que se habla de algo.

En inglés sencillo: When talking about something with a particular subject or point of view in mind.

• Think about it in terms of time.
• She described success in terms of helping others.
• In terms of teaching, what has changed?

Cómo se usa: talk about something in terms of something (They talk about success in terms of money.)

Sinónimos: with respect to, as regards

Expresiones frecuentes: in terms of money, in terms of success