What does "pues" mean in English?

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Spanish

pues

English

well

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Examples of how to use "pues" in Spanish

Spanish
¿No vienes? Pues me voy solo.
English
Aren't you coming? Well, I'm going alone.
Spanish
No puedo ir, pues tengo examen.
English
I can't go, because I have an exam.
Spanish
Pues, ¿qué harás mañana?
English
So, what are you going to do tomorrow?
Spanish
Quería ayudarte, pues me importas.
English
I wanted to help you, because you matter to me.
Spanish
Está bien, pues empecemos ahora.
English
Okay, then let's start now.

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