por otra parte
adverbCEFR B1
What does “por otra parte” mean in English?
on the other hand, furthermore
on the other hand, furthermore (adds a new dimension or contrasting angle; not a rebuttal connector)
Example sentences
Trabajar desde casa ahorra tiempo de desplazamiento; por otra parte, puede ser difícil separar el trabajo de la vida personal si no se tienen hábitos claros.
Working from home saves commuting time; on the other hand, it can be hard to separate work from personal life if you don't have clear habits.
La medida reduce costes para las empresas; por otra parte, crea más empleo indirecto en el sector de servicios.
The measure reduces costs for businesses; on the other hand, it creates more indirect employment in the service sector.
Por otra parte, hay que tener en cuenta que no todos los estudiantes aprenden de la misma manera ni al mismo ritmo.
On the other hand, it should be borne in mind that not all students learn in the same way or at the same pace.
How to use it
Por otra parte (also por otro lado) introduces an additional point or a contrasting dimension of the same argument — it shifts the angle rather than simply negating. English equivalents: 'on the other hand', 'also', 'furthermore', depending on context. Unlike sin embargo, it does not always signal contradiction; it can add a complementary perspective. Sentence-initial or after subject, followed by a comma.
Common mistake
Por otra parte and por otro lado are exact synonyms — do not assume one is more formal than the other. Both are neutral register. The key error is confusing por otra parte (shifting angle, adding dimension) with sin embargo (direct contradiction) — they are not always interchangeable. Use por otra parte when you want to widen the perspective, sin embargo when you want to rebut.