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"So" is a form of "so", an adverb which is often translated as "tan". "Hence" is an adverb which is often translated as "por lo tanto". Learn more about the difference between "hence" and "so" below.
hence(
hehns
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (therefore)
a. por lo tanto
You have been working hard, hence your raise.Has estado trabajando duro. Por lo tanto, te daré un aumento.
b. por consiguiente
I was fired and lost my income, hence I lost my apartment.Me despidieron y perdí mis ingresos, por consiguiente perdí el apartamento.
2. (old-fashioned) (from a point in time)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
b. a partir de
As stipulated in the contract, the tenant shall vacate the apartment two years hence.Según el contrato, el inquilino debe dejar el apartamento en dos años a partir del día de la fecha.
3. (old-fashioned) (from a place)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. de aquí
I'm going hence, because this castle is swarming with traitors.Me voy de aquí porque este castillo está plagado de traidores.
so(
so
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. así
To make a paper airplane, take the piece of paper and fold it so.Para hacer un avión de papel, toma la hoja y dóblala así.
b. de esta manera
Hold the brush so and just dab paint onto the canvas.Aguanta el pincel de esta manera y simplemente pon un poquito de pintura sobre el lienzo.
4. (as stated)
a. así
Is it possible to insert images into the document? If so, how?¿Es posible introducir imágenes en el documento? Si así es, ¿cómo?
a. y
But you promised you'd come with me! - So? I changed my mind.¡Pero habías prometido venir conmigo! - ¿Y? Cambié de opinión.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
6. (therefore)
a. así que
We've already finished our work, so we're just going to head home.Ya hemos terminado nuestro trabajo, así que nos vamos a casa.
a. entonces
So, how long have you been working at the plant?Entonces, ¿cuánto tiempo llevas trabajando en la fábrica?
