Pues (en. Well)

/pwes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

conjunction

Used to indicate a consequence or to reinforce an argument.

I can't go to the party, as I have to work.

No puedo ir a la fiesta, pues tengo que trabajar.

Serves to introduce an explanation.

She doesn't study, as she is not interested in the subject.

Ella no estudia, pues no le interesa la materia.

Used to downplay the importance of something.

Don't worry, as everything will turn out fine.

No te preocupes, pues todo saldrá bien.

It comes from the Latin 'puls', which means 'to pulse' or 'to press'.

well, yes

Affirmation of something that is being said.

pues sí

well, of course

Expression that indicates agreement or that something is evident.

pues claro

well, nothing

Used to change the subject or to conclude a conversation.

pues nada

well, good

Indicates acceptance or conformity with a situation.

pues bueno

because

Causal conjunction used to indicate the reason for something.

porque

however

Expression that contrasts one idea with another.

sin embargo

although

Conjunction that introduces an objection or opposition.

aunque

Used to buy time to think before answering.

Are you coming? Well, I'm not sure.

¿Vas a venir? Pues, no estoy seguro.

Sometimes used disparagingly to indicate disinterest.

I don't care about that, well.

Eso no me importa, pues.