Pos (en. Pos)

/pos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A word used in everyday language to reaffirm a statement or to indicate that something is valid.
Of course, well, that’s what I meant to say.
Claro, pos, eso es lo que quería decir.
Term that serves as a filler in certain regions.
I don't know, well, the truth is I have no idea.
No sé, pos, la verdad es que no tengo idea.

Etymology

Abbreviation of the word 'pues' in colloquial Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

of course
A way to affirm that something is obvious.
pos claro
yes, of course
Emphatic confirmation to a question.
pos sí
I don't know, well...
Expression of doubt, followed by a confirmation.
no sé, pos...

Related Words

pues
Conjunction used to introduce an explanation.
pues
entonces
Word used to indicate a consequence.
entonces

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression that can convey disdain or acceptance with resignation.
Well, there's nothing we can do, we have to adapt.
Pos ya ni modo, hay que adaptarse.
Used as a way to emphasize the obvious.
Well, obviously I'm going to go, don't worry.
Pos obvio que voy a ir, no se preocupen.