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    Entónces (en. So)

    /enˈtonθes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    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.
    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?

    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?