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"Después de" is a phrase which is often translated as "after", and "luego de" is a phrase which is also often translated as "after". Learn more about the difference between "después de" and "luego de" below.
después de(
dehs
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pwehs
 
deh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. after
Después de una semana de lluvia, empecé a pensar que jamás vería el sol.After a week of rain, I began to think I'd never see the sun again.
Después de desayunar, nos vamos a ir de viaje.After eating breakfast, we are going to take a trip.
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luego de(
lweh
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goh
 
deh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. after
Luego de lavar los platos, vi un rato la tele.After doing the dishes, I watched TV for a while.
Luego de dos meses de buscar trabajo, me ofrecieron el puesto que tengo ahora.After two months looking for a job, I was offered the position I have now.
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