Ask a Question(Create a thread) |
|
ThenThis is the place for questions about conjugations, verb tenses, adverbs, adjectives, word order, syntax and other grammar questions for English or Spanish. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Then
What is the difference in meaning between entonces and pues? When is one used versus the other?
|
Get rid of these ads by registering for a free Tomísimo account.
|
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Con este brindis, pues, termino mi discurso. Con este brindis, entonces, termino mi discurso. Other times, we use "pues" in an answer: ¿Fuiste allí? Pues no fui In this case, "entonces" is not possible. We use "entonces" when we are relating some events that have happened one after another: El herido se levantó del suelo, entonces se puso a chillar como un loco. "Pues" in sentences about "time" is not used, we use "entonces". "Pues" is also used as a "pet word" (I mean a "muletilla"): Anda, vamos, pues. ¿Qué piensas hacer, pues? |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
|
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Not the only difference, but something that might help: "entonces" is often used as "so", and "pues" is often used as "well".
--So, what do you think about the new house? (Entonces, ¿qué piensas de la nueva casa?) --Pues no sé... pienso que es muy chica. (Well, I don't know... I think it's too small.)
__________________
♪ ♫ ♪ Ain't it wonderful to be alive when the Rock'n'Roll plays... ♪ ♫ ♪ |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
BTW, in English is used exactly the same way. Then...(what(?)) |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
I like your answer. It really helps
Tengo gusto de su respuesta. Él realmente ayudas. |
Link to this thread | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|