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"Luego" is an adverb which is often translated as "then", and "y por último" is a phrase which is often translated as "and finally". Learn more about the difference between "luego" and "y por último" below.
luego(
lweh
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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.).
y por último(
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pohr
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tee
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moh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. and finally
Y por último, rindamos homenaje a los veteranos.And finally, let's pay respect to the veterans.
b. and lastly
Primero iremos a cenar, luego al cine, y por último iremos a tomar helado.First we'll go for dinner, then to the movies, and lastly we'll go for an ice-cream.
