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"So" is a form of "so", an adverb which is often translated as "tan". "What do you do" is a phrase which is often translated as "qué haces". Learn more about the difference between "what do you do" and "so" below.
what do you do(
wuht
du
yu
du
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. qué haces (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
What do you do on weekends?¿Qué haces los fines de semana?
b. qué hace (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
What do you do to relax after work?¿Qué hace para descansar después del trabajo?
a. a qué te dedicas (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I work as a translator. What about you? What do you do?Yo trabajo como traductor. ¿Y tú? ¿A qué te dedicas?
b. qué haces (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I work from home. - Really? What do you do?Trabajo desde casa. - ¿En serio? ¿Qué haces?
c. a qué se dedica (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
And what do you do, Mrs. White?¿Y usted a qué se dedica, Señora White?
d. qué hace (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I've just started a new job. - That's exciting! What do you do?Acabo de empezar un trabajo nuevo. - ¡Qué emocionante! ¿Qué hace?
a. a qué se dedican (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
So, you've moved here for work. What do you do?Así que se mudaron aquí por el trabajo. ¿A qué se dedican?
so(
so
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. así
To make a paper airplane, take the piece of paper and fold it so.Para hacer un avión de papel, toma la hoja y dóblala así.
b. de esta manera
Hold the brush so and just dab paint onto the canvas.Aguanta el pincel de esta manera y simplemente pon un poquito de pintura sobre el lienzo.
4. (as stated)
a. así
Is it possible to insert images into the document? If so, how?¿Es posible introducir imágenes en el documento? Si así es, ¿cómo?
a. y
But you promised you'd come with me! - So? I changed my mind.¡Pero habías prometido venir conmigo! - ¿Y? Cambié de opinión.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
6. (therefore)
a. así que
We've already finished our work, so we're just going to head home.Ya hemos terminado nuestro trabajo, así que nos vamos a casa.
a. entonces
So, how long have you been working at the plant?Entonces, ¿cuánto tiempo llevas trabajando en la fábrica?
