How is the phrase al pie de la letra translated from Spanish to English

English translation
At face value
phrase

Aceptando algo tal como parece, sin cuestionarlo.

Accepting something as it appears without questioning it.

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  • Se tomó la oferta al pie de la letra. — She took the offer at face value.

  • Acepté el billete por su valor nominal sin comprobarlo. — I took the bill at face value without checking it.

  • ¿De verdad podemos creer sus palabras sin más? — Can we really believe his words at face value?

  • ¿Puedes fiarte de esa oferta tal cual? — Can you trust that offer at face value?

  • No juzgues la situación por las apariencias; profundiza. — Don't judge the situation at face value; dig deeper.

  • Lee siempre bien las condiciones, no te quedes en lo que pone. — Always read the terms carefully, not just at face value.

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