então (برتغالي) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
Part of Speech:
"Então" is an adverb in Portuguese.
Phonetic Transcription:
IPA: /ẽ.'tɐ̃w/
Meanings and Usage:
"Então" can mean "so" or "then" in English. It is commonly used to express a logical consequence or progression in a narrative or argument. It can also be used to introduce a question, suggestion, or conclusion.
Another meaning of "então" can be "well" or "so" as a discourse marker in casual conversations or narratives.
The frequency of use of "então" is quite high in Portuguese, both in oral and written contexts.
Verb Forms (N/A):
Since "então" is not a verb, there are no verb forms to provide.
Translations into Arabic:
"Então" can be translated into Arabic as "إذًا" or "ثُمَّ".
Example Phrases:
"Então, o que vamos fazer amanhã?" (So, what are we going to do tomorrow?)
"Você quer ir ao cinema? - Então, vamos!" (Do you want to go to the movies? - Well, let's go!)
Idiomatic Expressions:
"Então" is commonly used in several idiomatic expressions in Portuguese:
1. "Desde então" (since then) - used to refer to something that happened after a specific point in time.
2. "Até então" (up until then) - used to talk about a situation until a certain period.
3. "E se então" (if so) - used to introduce a hypothetical situation.
Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions:
"Desde então, não nos vimos mais." (Since then, we haven't seen each other again.)
"Ele esperou por ela até então." (He waited for her up until then.)
"E se então decidirmos ir juntos?" (If so, what if we decide to go together?)
Etymology:
"Então" comes from the Latin word "tunc," meaning "then" or "at that time."
Synonyms and Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- Assim (Thus)
- Portanto (Therefore)
- Logo (So)
Antonyms:
- Agora (Now)
- Antes (Before)
- Nesse caso (In that case)