I eat breakfast
vs
then

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"I eat breakfast" is a phrase which is often translated as "desayuno", and "then" is an adverb which is often translated as "entonces". Learn more about the difference between "I eat breakfast" and "then" below.

I eat breakfast

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (general)

a. desayuno

I eat breakfast around nine, and then I take a shower.Desayuno alrededor de las nueve, y luego me ducho.

then(

thehn

)

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

1. (in that case)

a. entonces

If you eat healthy food, then you won't get sick.Si comes comida sana, entonces no te enfermarás.

2. (at that moment)

a. entonces

Make sure to finish your work by then.Asegúrate de terminar tu trabajo para entonces.

3. (next)

a. luego

Now it's my turn, then yours.Ahora es mi turno, luego el tuyo.

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

4. (at that time)

a. entonces

When I was a teenager, the then president visited my parents' restaurant.Cuando era menor, el entonces presidente visitó el restaurante de mis padres.

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