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"Pues" is a conjunction which is often translated as "then", and "pos" is a conjunction which is also often translated as "then". Learn more about the difference between "pues" and "pos" 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)
pos(
pohs
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (colloquial) (in that case) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. then
Tengo pereza de ir a la fiesta de Ruy. - Pos no vayas.I don't feel like going to Ruy's party. - Then don't go.
2. (colloquial) (emphatic) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. well
No quiero comer pollo de nuevo. - Pos es lo que hay de cenar, así que te lo comes.I don't want to eat chicken again. - Well, it's what there is for dinner, so you're going to eat it.
3. (colloquial) (because) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. 'cause (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Por qué no fuiste con Gabriela al parque? - Pos no quiso que fuera con ella.Why didn't you go with Gabriela to the park? - 'Cause she didn't want me to go with her.
