por ello

por ello(
pohr
 
eh
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yoh
)
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. so
Tenemos poco tiempo; por ello limitaré mi exposición a los puntos más importantes.We're short of time, so I'll limit my presentation to the most important points.
b. therefore
Se trata de un trabajo complicado y por ello debe asignarse a un empleado experimentado.This is a complicated job, and it therefore needs to be assigned to an experienced employee.
c. thus (formal)
Nuestros datos están combinados. Por ello, es difícil obtener estadísticas de un solo grupo.Our data are pooled. Thus, it's difficult to obtain statistics for any single group.
d. that's why
Ya lo esperaba. Por ello no me siento decepcionada.I was expecting this. That's why I don't feel disappointed.
e. for that reason
Entiendo lo que quiso decir Susana. Por ello, no me ofendí.I understand what Susana meant. For that reason, I'm not offended.
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