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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()
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()
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
