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Reminding someone that of course they're invited.
Huelga decir que estás invitado.
'It goes without saying' — huelga decir is the formal equivalent. Huelga = it strikes (as unnecessary).
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goes without saying
Said before stating something obvious — paradoxically said even though it apparently goes without saying.
Literal translation trap
'Va sin decir' doesn't exist in Spanish. The equivalent is a completely different phrase.
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Pointing out that of course quality costs more.
Ni que decir tiene que la calidad tiene un precio.
'It goes without saying that quality has a price' — ni que decir tiene is the most natural version.
Context
Before stating an obvious consequence.
Está claro que...
It's clear that... — simpler but widely used when something is assumed.
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Adding a caveat that's obviously understood.
Por supuesto, sin que haga falta decirlo...
Of course, without needing to say it... — verbose but correct.
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Reaffirming a given.
Es de cajón.
'It's in the drawer' — completely obvious, doesn't need to be said.