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"Más o menos" is a phrase which is often translated as "more or less", and "pues" is a conjunction which is often translated as "then". Learn more about the difference between "más o menos" and "pues" below.
más o menos(
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meh
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nohs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. more or less
La explicación me pareció más o menos clara.The explanation seemed more or less clear to me.
2. (alright)
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)
