Entonces can mean at that time, then in a sequence or therefore in a consequence.
The idea
Use context to distinguish a time reference from a conclusion about what happens next.
Examples
- Vivíamos cerca del parque; entonces caminábamos allí cada día.We lived near the park; back then we walked there every day.
- El autobús no pasa; entonces iremos en tren.The bus is not running; so we will go by train.
- Si no tienes tiempo, entonces hablamos mañana.If you do not have time, then we will talk tomorrow.
- En 2020 trabajaba en casa; entonces tenía otra rutina.In 2020 I worked from home; I had a different routine then.
- La tienda está cerrada; ¿qué hacemos entonces?The shop is closed; what do we do then?
- Primero ella llamó a Ana y entonces salió de casa.First she called Ana and then left home.
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Entonces does not always mean immediately after; it may refer to a broader past period.
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Choose the word referring to that past time: En 2020 trabajaba en casa; ___ tenía otra rutina. (entonces / mañana)
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entonces
Entonces refers back to the time in 2020.
Choose the word introducing a consequence: No pasa el autobús; ___ iremos en tren. (entonces / ayer)
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entonces
Entonces introduces the train as a consequence of the bus not running.
Choose the word for the next action: Primero ella llamó a Ana y ___ salió de casa. (entonces / nunca)
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entonces
Entonces places leaving home after calling Ana.
Practice round
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Choose the word referring to that past time: En 2020 trabajaba en casa; ___ tenía otra rutina. (entonces / mañana)
Choose the word introducing a consequence: No pasa el autobús; ___ iremos en tren. (entonces / ayer)
Choose the word for the next action: Primero ella llamó a Ana y ___ salió de casa. (entonces / nunca)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a past routine and suggest a consequence when a shop is closed.