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"Pues" is a conjunction which is often translated as "then", and "entonces" is an adverb which is also often translated as "then". Learn more about the difference between "pues" and "entonces" below.
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)
entonces(
ehn
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tohn
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sehs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
