Por lo tanto
Example: Está lloviendo, por lo tanto, no iremos al parque hoy.
Definition
"Por lo tanto" is a Spanish phrase used to indicate a conclusion or result based on what has been previously stated. It functions similarly to 'therefore' or 'consequently' in English, linking cause and effect in reasoning or explanations.
Etymology
The phrase "por lo tanto" originates from Spanish, where 'por' means 'because of' or 'by', 'lo' is a neutral article, and 'tanto' means 'so much' or 'that amount'. Together, they combine to express 'for that reason' or 'therefore'. Did you know this phrase neatly sums up logical consequence in just three words?
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"Por lo tanto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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