What is the Spanish word for "therefore"?

Learn how to say "therefore" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

therefore

Spanish

por lo tanto

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Alternative translations of "therefore"

por consiguiente
por ende
así que
entonces

Examples of how to use "therefore" in Spanish

English
He was late and therefore missed the meeting.
Spanish
Llegó tarde y por eso perdió la reunión.
English
It rained all night, therefore the game was canceled.
Spanish
Llovió toda la noche, por lo tanto el partido fue cancelado.
English
She studied hard; therefore she passed the exam.
Spanish
Estudió mucho; por eso aprobó el examen.
English
The road is closed, therefore take another route.
Spanish
La carretera está cerrada, por lo tanto toma otra ruta.
English
I forgot my keys, therefore I could not enter.
Spanish
Olvidé mis llaves, por eso no pude entrar.

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