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"Therefore" is an adverb which is often translated as "por lo tanto", and "moreover" is an adverb which is often translated as "además". Learn more about the difference between "therefore" and "moreover" below.
therefore(
thehr
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for
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. por lo tanto
The borrower is unable to repay the loan. Therefore, his assets will be seized.El prestatario no puede pagar el préstamo. Por lo tanto se confiscarán sus bienes.
b. por consiguiente
You said you wanted to buy a house. You should, therefore, start saving.Dijiste que querías comprar una casa. Por consiguiente, deberías empezar a ahorrar.
c. luego (literary)
There aren't enough votes, therefore the motion is not passed.No hay los votos suficientes, luego no se adopta la propuesta.
moreover(
mor
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vuhr
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. además
It was raining; moreover, it was very windy and he couldn't open his umbrella.Estaba lloviendo; además, hacía mucho viento y no podía abrir el paraguas.
b. es más
He was late today; moreover, he missed his morning meeting.Hoy llegó tarde, es más, se perdió la reunión de la mañana.
c. por otra parte
I didn't like the shoes; moreover, they were very expensive.No me gustaban los zapatos; por otra parte, eran muy caros.
