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"Then" is an adverb which is often translated as "entonces", and "than" is a conjunction which is often translated as "que". Learn more about the difference between "then" and "than" below.
then()
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. entonces
If you eat healthy food, then you won't get sick.Si comes comida sana, entonces no te enfermarás.
than()
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. de
They offered me more money than I had asked for.Me ofrecieron más dinero de lo que había pedido.
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
I can't believe you would rather stay home alone than come to the party with me.No puedo creer que prefieres quedarte en casa sola antes que venir a la fiesta conmigo.
I'd rather do all the work now than be stressed out later.Prefiero hacer todo el trabajo ahora a estar estresado después.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
