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"Luego" is an adverb which is often translated as "then", and "otra vez" is a phrase which is often translated as "again". Learn more about the difference between "luego" and "otra vez" below.
luego(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. then
Fuimos primero al cine, y luego a comer.We went to the movies first, and then to eat.
a. later
Voy a ir al gimnasio luego porque primero tengo que terminar este informe.I'm going to go to the gym later because I have to finish this report first.
3. (in a short time)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. soon
Si sigues así, luego estarás en un aprieto.If you keep on like this, you'll soon be in a bind.
4. (nearby)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. close
La escuela está aquí luego.The school is close to here.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. therefore
Está enferma, luego no viene.She is sick, therefore she's not coming.
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otra vez(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. again
Otra vez se me echó a perder el carro. Necesito uno nuevo.My car broke down again. I need a new one.
b. once more
Si te tengo que decir que limpies tu cuarto otra vez, tendremos un problema.If I have to tell you to clean your room once more, we're going to have a problem.
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