por lo tanto
vs
por todo

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"Por lo tanto" is a phrase which is often translated as "therefore", and "por todo" is a phrase which is often translated as "all over". Learn more about the difference between "por lo tanto" and "por todo" below.

por lo tanto(

pohr

loh

tahn

toh

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (for that reason)

a. therefore

Has incurrido en una infracción, por lo tanto vas a la cárcel.You have broken the law; therefore, you are going to prison.

b. so

Te trato con respeto, por lo tanto espero que hagas lo mismo por mí.I treat you with respect, so I expect you to do the same for me.

c. thus (formal)

Firmó un contrato con nosotros, por lo tanto esperamos que cumpla con sus obligaciones.You signed a contract with us, thus we expect you to honor your obligations.

d. hence (formal)

Su rival político amenazó con ir a la prensa, por lo tanto se retiró de la carrera.His political rival threatened to go to the media, hence he withdrew from the race.

por todo(

pohr

toh

doh

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (throughout)

a. all over

El testigo del asesinato dijo que había sangre por todo el piso.The witness to the murder said there was blood all over the floor.

2. (for a huge amount of)

a. for all