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"A lo mejor" is a phrase which is often translated as "maybe", and "por lo tanto" is a phrase which is often translated as "therefore". Learn more about the difference between "a lo mejor" and "por lo tanto" below.
a lo mejor(
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loh
meh
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hohr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. maybe
A lo mejor me puedo quedar con mi amiga cuando visite Chicago.Maybe I can stay with my friend when I visit Chicago.
c. may
Si hablas con la maestra, a lo mejor te dejará entregar la tarea tarde.If you speak to the teacher, she may let you hand in your homework late.
d. might
A lo mejor se quedan en casa porque tienen que cuidar a los niños.They might stay at home because they have to watch the kids.
por lo tanto(
pohr
loh
tahn
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
