Spanish phrase
Es común ~.
Meaning
It is common for ___.
When to use it
States that something occurs frequently. Neutral observation often about facts or feelings, commonly followed by examples.
Example dialogue
Hace poco llegué y extraño mucho a mi familia.
I just arrived and miss my family a lot.
Es común que los estudiantes extrañen a su familia al principio.
It's common for students to miss their families at first.