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"Thus" is an adverb which is often translated as "por lo tanto", and "that way" is a phrase which is often translated as "por allí". Learn more about the difference between "thus" and "that way" 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.
that way(
thaht
wey
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. así
If you want to do it that way, I won't get in your way.Si quieres hacerlo así, no te lo impediré.
b. de esa manera
You didn't use an oven? I didn't know you could make cookies that way.¿No usaste un horno? No sabía que se podían hacer las galletas de esa manera.
