Entonces (en. Then)

/enˈton.θes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates a moment in time or a logical moment.

If you study, then you will pass the exam.

Si estudias, entonces aprobarás el examen.

It is used to introduce a conclusion or result.

He didn't come to the party, so I won't invite him again.

No vino a la fiesta, entonces no lo volveré a invitar.

Introduces a sequence of facts.

I woke up, then had breakfast, and then went out.

Me desperté, entonces desayuné y luego salí.

It derives from the Latin 'tunc', which means 'then'.

then, what?

It is used to ask what will be done now.

entonces, ¿qué?

then, what is your decision?

It asks about a decision to be made.

entonces, ¿cual es tu decisión?

if this is true, then...

It introduces a logical consequence.

si esto es cierto, entonces...

then so

Implies an agreement or assent.

entonces así

at that moment

Refers to a specific time in the past.

en ese momento

So, what happens is that...

So, what happens is that I can't come today.

Entonces, lo que pasa es que no puedo venir hoy.

So, you know...

So, you know, that's how life is.

Entonces, ya sabes, cómo es la vida.