then

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BrE /ˈθen/ AmE /ˈðen/

adverb / conjunction en → es

1 TIME A2

at that time; at the end of a series of events or actions

entonces, en ese momento

  • then + clause

Collocations then and now · back then

  • I'll see you at 7, then.

    Nos vemos a las siete, entonces.

2 SEQUENCE A1

next; after that

después, luego

  • then + clause

Collocations first... then... · one thing... and then another...

  • First we'll have lunch, then we can go shopping.

    Primero comeremos y luego podremos ir de compras.

1 CONTRAST B1

but; however

pero, sin embargo

  • then + clause
  • I wanted to go out, but then I thought it was too late.

    Quería salir, pero luego pensé que ya era muy tarde.

1 LOGIC A2

therefore; consequently

por lo tanto, entonces

  • then + clause
  • It's raining, so we can't go out. Then we'll stay at home.

    Está lloviendo, así que no podemos salir. Entonces nos quedaremos en casa.