later
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then

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"Later" is a form of "later", an adverb which is often translated as "más tarde". "Then" is an adverb which is often translated as "entonces". Learn more about the difference between "later" and "then" below.

later(

ley

duhr

)

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

adverb

1. (at a future time)

a. más tarde

Let's go later. I'm too tired now.Vayamos más tarde. Ahora estoy muy cansada.

b. después

I realized later that I left my keys at home.Me di cuenta después que había dejado las llaves en casa.

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

adjective

2. (the one after)

a. posterior

I had to take a later flight because the meeting was postponed.Tuve que tomar un vuelo posterior porque habían aplazado la reunión.

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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