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"Hence" is an adverb which is often translated as "por lo tanto", and "therefore" is an adverb which is also often translated as "por lo tanto". Learn more about the difference between "hence" and "therefore" 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.
therefore(
thehr
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for
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. por lo tanto
The borrower is unable to repay the loan. Therefore, his assets will be seized.El prestatario no puede pagar el préstamo. Por lo tanto se confiscarán sus bienes.
b. por consiguiente
You said you wanted to buy a house. You should, therefore, start saving.Dijiste que querías comprar una casa. Por consiguiente, deberías empezar a ahorrar.
c. luego (literary)
There aren't enough votes, therefore the motion is not passed.No hay los votos suficientes, luego no se adopta la propuesta.
