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"Pues" is a conjunction which is often translated as "then", and "a ver" is a phrase which is often translated as "let's see". Learn more about the difference between "pues" and "a ver" below.
pues(
pwehs
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
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.
a. well
Pues ve acostumbrándote.Well, get used to it.
a. since
No podía jugar, pues tenía que limpiar su habitación.She couldn't play since she had to clean her room.
b. because
No puedo venir a la fiesta, pues tengo que hacer muchos deberes.I can't come to the party because I have lots of homework to do.
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a ver(
ah
 
behr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. let's see
¿Venden queso de cabra? - A ver. ¡Sí, aquí está!Do you sell goat cheese? - Let's see. Yes, here it is!
Mañana va a nevar. - Pues, a ver.It's going to snow tomorrow. - Well, let's see.
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