/ˈlweɣo/

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Translation

later, then, afterwards; therefore

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Word origin

From Latin loco, ablative of locus ('place'), used adverbially in the sense 'on the spot, at once'. The meaning shifted from 'immediately' to 'later, then'.

Origin
Latin
Root
loco
English cognates
locus, location

Examples

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See you later, we will meet tomorrow at the office.

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First you need to understand the problem, then act.

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After the class they all went for a drink.

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Call me later when you get home, please.

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First we eat and then we go out for a walk.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 11: luego, tanto, papá and 6 more words.