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"Muy bien" is an interjection which is often translated as "very good", and "pues" is a conjunction which is often translated as "then". Learn more about the difference between "muy bien" and "pues" below.
muy bien(
mwee
byehn
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. alright then
Ya empieza a oscurecer, así que me voy a casa. - Muy bien. Nos vemos mañana.It's getting dark already, so I'm off home. - Alright then. I'll see you tomorrow.
b. very well (old-fashioned)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
No nos queda tiempo hoy. - Muy bien; lo dejamos para mañana.We don't have enough time left today. - Very well; we'll leave it for tomorrow.
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)
