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"Por lo tanto" is a phrase which is often translated as "therefore", and "por eso" is a phrase which is often translated as "that's why". Learn more about the difference between "por lo tanto" and "por eso" below.
por lo tanto(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
por eso(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. that's why
Está lloviendo. Por eso todo el mundo anda con paraguas.It's raining. That's why everyone has an umbrella out.
b. that is why
Alberto está cocinando, por eso huele tan bien en la casa.Alberto is cooking, that is why it smells so good in the house.
c. so
Me sentía sola y necesitaba hablar con alguien, por eso te llamé.I felt lonely and needed to talk to someone, so I called you.
d. for that reason
¿Por qué viniste a Nueva York? - Vine a esta ciudad para estudiar interpretación. Lo hice solamente por eso.Why did you come to New York? - I came to this city to study acting. I did it only for that reason.
