por lo tanto(
pohr
loh
tahn
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
1. (for that reason)
a. therefore
Has incurrido en una infracción, por lo tanto vas a la cárcel.You have broken the law; therefore, you are going to prison.
b. so
Te trato con respeto, por lo tanto espero que hagas lo mismo por mí.I treat you with respect, so I expect you to do the same for me.
c. thus (formal)
Firmó un contrato con nosotros, por lo tanto esperamos que cumpla con sus obligaciones.You signed a contract with us, thus we expect you to honor your obligations.
d. hence (formal)
Su rival político amenazó con ir a la prensa, por lo tanto se retiró de la carrera.His political rival threatened to go to the media, hence he withdrew from the race.
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