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"Thus" is an adverb which is often translated as "por lo tanto", and "hence" is an adverb which is also often translated as "por lo tanto". Learn more about the difference between "thus" and "hence" below.
thus(
thuhs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (therefore)
a. por lo tanto
Inflation thus results from a currency devaluation.La inflación por lo tanto resulta de la devaluación de una moneda.
b. por consiguiente
Exports will be boosted and, thus, more jobs will be created.Se impulsará la exportación y, por consiguiente, se creará más empleo.
b. de este modo
Place the template and cut the paper thus.Coloca la plantilla y corta el papel de este modo.
hence(
hehns
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (therefore)
a. por lo tanto
You have been working hard, hence your raise.Has estado trabajando duro. Por lo tanto, te daré un aumento.
b. por consiguiente
I was fired and lost my income, hence I lost my apartment.Me despidieron y perdí mis ingresos, por consiguiente perdí el apartamento.
2. (old-fashioned) (from a point in time)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
b. a partir de
As stipulated in the contract, the tenant shall vacate the apartment two years hence.Según el contrato, el inquilino debe dejar el apartamento en dos años a partir del día de la fecha.
3. (old-fashioned) (from a place)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. de aquí
I'm going hence, because this castle is swarming with traitors.Me voy de aquí porque este castillo está plagado de traidores.
