Adverb · A2 · Spanish glossary
Entonces: then, so
entonces
Pronunciation: ehn-TOHN-sehs (stress the capital letters)
Entonces means “then, so” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: then, so
- How to say it: ehn-TOHN-sehs
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “entonces” means and how to use it
Entonces means “then” or “so.” It connects ideas or shows a result.
Examples with audio
- Entonces, ¿qué hacemos?So, what do we do?
- Estaba cansado, entonces me fui a dormir.I was tired, so I went to sleep.
- Vivía en Lima en ese entonces.I was living in Lima back then.
Usage tip
“Entonces” works as a conversation filler: “Entonces, ¿vienes?” “En ese entonces” means “back then.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “then, so” in Spanish?
“then, so” in Spanish is “entonces.” It is pronounced ehn-TOHN-sehs, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “entonces”?
Say ehn-TOHN-sehs. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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