então

This is the 259th most frequent Portuguese word.


então

"Então" means "then," "so," or "therefore," depending on context.


Indicates a consequence of a previous fact.

Eu não estava com fome, então não comi.

I wasn't hungry, so I didn't eat.


Used to begin a question or indicate a continuation.

Então, como vamos resolver esse problema?

So, how are we going to solve this problem?


Shows a logical reasoning or result based on the prior statement.

A reunião começou as oito, então eu cheguei cedo.

The meeting started at eight, so I arrived early.