Entónces (en. So)

/enˈtonθes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
It indicates the logical relationship between two events.
It was raining, so I decided to stay home.
Estaba lloviendo, entonces decidí quedarme en casa.
It serves to revisit a previously mentioned topic.
We talked about many things, and so, what did you decide?
Hablamos de muchas cosas, y entonces, ¿qué decidiste?
It is used to introduce a conclusion or result.
You arrived late, so you couldn't see the movie.
Llegaste tarde, entonces no pudiste ver la película.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'tunc', which refers to 'then' or 'at that moment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

So, what do we do?
It is used to ask what the next step to take is.
Entonces, ¿qué hacemos?
So, we move forward.
It indicates that one will continue with the planned course of action.
Entonces, seguimos adelante.
So, there's no problem.
It confirms that a situation presents no issues.
Entonces, no hay problema.

Related Words

therefore
Indicates a logical consequence.
por lo tanto
so
It is used to express cause and effect.
así que

Slang Meanings

It is used in a colloquial context to express disbelief.
No way, so... did that really happen?
No puede ser, entonces... ¿en serio pasó eso?
It expresses a sudden change of topic.
Speaking of other things, so, when is the party?
Hablando de otras cosas, entonces, ¿cuándo es la fiesta?