Pués (en. Well)

/pweɪs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

It is used to imply that something is being concluded.

Well, pués, there is nothing left but to accept the decision.

Bueno, pués, no queda más que aceptar la decisión.

Indicates a logical consequence of what was said before.

If you don’t arrive on time, pués, you will miss the train.

Si no llegas a tiempo, pués, perderás el tren.

Used to introduce an explanation or justification.

I didn’t like the movie. Pués, I had very high expectations.

La película no me gustó. Pués, tenía expectativas muy altas.

The term 'pués' derives from 'pues', which is a connector used to relate ideas.

of course

Expression that indicates agreement or affirmation.

pues claro

well, yes

Formula that reverses a previous statement with certainty.

pues sí

well, that

Used to express surprise or doubt.

pues que

pues

Connector that indicates consequence or affirmation.

pues

then

Word that also indicates consequence or result.

entonces

Expression used to give a turn to the conversation.

If you don’t want to go out, pués, I’ll go by myself.

Si no quieres salir, pués, yo me voy solo.

Way to express disdain or resignation.

I can't go to the party, pués I don’t have any money.

No puedo ir a la fiesta, pués no tengo dinero.