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"Luego" is an adverb which is often translated as "then", and "pues" is a conjunction which is also often translated as "then". Learn more about the difference between "luego" and "pues" below.
luego(
lweh
-
goh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (next)
2. (afterwards)
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) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. soon
Si sigues así, luego estarás en un aprieto.If you keep on like this, you'll soon be in a bind.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
pues(
pwehs
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. then
Estoy cansado. - Pues vete a dormir.I am tired. - Go to sleep then.
No sé qué decirte, pues.I don't know what to tell you, then.
2. (emphatic)
