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"Más tarde" is a phrase which is often translated as "later", and "entonces" is an adverb which is often translated as "then". Learn more about the difference between "más tarde" and "entonces" below.
más tarde(
mahs
 
tahr
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deh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. later
Te llamaré más tarde.I'll call you later.
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entonces(
ehn
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tohn
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sehs
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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
Si ellos están aquí, entonces, ¿quién está en casa?If they're here, then who's at home?
a. then
Éramos muy felices entonces.We were very happy then.
a. so
¿Perdimos el tren? Entonces, ¿qué hacemos?We missed the bus? So, what should we do?
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