so

S1 W1

BrE /səʊ/ AmE /soʊ/

adverb / conjunction en → es

1 ADVERB: INTENSIFY A2

used to emphasize a statement or question

tan, tan... que

Collocations so difficult · so beautiful

  • It was so cold that we stayed inside all day.

    Hacía tan frío que nos quedamos adentro todo el día.

2 ADVERB: RESULT A2

used to show the result of something

por lo tanto, por eso

Collocations so that · so as to

  • She left so early that she missed the meeting.

    Se fue tan temprano que se perdió la reunión.

1 CONJUNCTION: INTRODUCE A2

used to introduce a statement or question that is the result of something previously mentioned

así que, por lo tanto

Collocations so what? · so how are we going to do it?

  • It's raining. So what are you doing today?

    Está lloviendo. Así, ¿qué estás haciendo hoy?

2 CONJUNCTION: CONTRAST B1

used to show contrast or unexpectedness

pero entonces, sin embargo

Collocations so what? · so why not?

  • You're tired. So why don't you go to bed early?

    Estás cansado. Entonces, ¿por qué no te acuestas temprano?