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"Then" is an adverb which is often translated as "entonces", and "after that" is a phrase which is often translated as "después de eso". Learn more about the difference between "then" and "after that" below.
then(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. entonces
If you eat healthy food, then you won't get sick.Si comes comida sana, entonces no te enfermarás.
a. entonces
Make sure to finish your work by then.Asegúrate de terminar tu trabajo para entonces.
a. luego
Now it's my turn, then yours.Ahora es mi turno, luego el tuyo.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. entonces
When I was a teenager, the then president visited my parents' restaurant.Cuando era menor, el entonces presidente visitó el restaurante de mis padres.
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after that(
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duhr
 
thaht
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. después de eso
I had a car accident last year, and after that I haven't been able to drive again.Tuve un accidente de coche el año pasado, y después de eso no he podido volver a conducir.
b. después
We are going to the movies and after that out for ice cream.Vamos al cine y después a comprar helados.
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