/pwes/
Translation
well, then, so (discourse marker)
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.
, .
I am tired because I have worked a lot today.
.
Well, I think it is a good idea.
, .
He did not study at all, so he did not pass the exam.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(4)Add to review queue
Track this word in your spaced-repetition queue and be tested on it at the right interval.
Go to my review queueSpanish · Free printables
pues: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Spanish word "pues" (well, then, so (discourse marker)): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
Free for members
The printable worksheets, infographics and PDFs are free with an account. Start a free week and download as many as you like.
Start your free weekThis word is part of lesson 6.