Entonces
Example: Entonces, la guerra cambió el curso de la historia.
Definition
"Entonces" is an adverb used to indicate a specific moment in the past or future relative to the context, often translated as 'then.' In history, "entonces" helps to situate events in time, such as in the phrase, 'Entonces, la guerra cambió el curso de la historia.'
Etymology
"Entonces" comes from Latin roots combining 'in' and 'tunc,' meaning 'at that time.' This word evolved through Old Spanish into the modern Spanish 'entonces,' used to mark moments in time. Did you know? Its usage helps narrate historical sequences clearly.
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"Entonces" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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