Translation
well, then, so (discourse marker)
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Word origin
From Latin post ('after, afterwards'). It now serves as 'well, then, so'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- post
- English cognates
- post, posterior
Examples
, , .
Well yes, you are right, I had not thought of that.
, .
Right then, we will see each other tomorrow and that is that.
, .
If he does not come, then let someone else come.
¿ ? .
You don't want to come? Then don't.
.
Well, I think it is a good idea.
, .
I am tired, as I have worked a lot today.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(16)Casi perfecta
2 min read · Core 1000
Querido Ratoncito Pérez
2 min read · Core 1000
En la taquilla: dos entradas para el concierto
2 min read · Core 5000
En la tienda: un móvil que no funciona
2 min read · Core 5000
A Paula le duele todo
3 min read · Core 5000
Alguien que lo haya visto
3 min read · Core 5000
Cocinar juntos
3 min read · Core 1000
La fiesta sorpresa
3 min read · Core 1000
La habitación libre
3 min read · Core 5000
Lleva toda la mañana
3 min read · Core 5000
Pasen y siéntense
3 min read · Core 5000
Un regalo para mamá
3 min read · Core 5000
El café del barrio
4 min read · Core 1000
Hasta abril
5 min read · Core 5000
Palabras de cocina
5 min read · Core 1000
Todas mis fotos
5 min read · Core 5000
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pues: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 9: pues, cuál, pagar and 7 more words.