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pois.

so; then (in that case)

4 characters1 syllables approx.Galego language

Meaning & usage

adv[ˈpojs]
  1. so; then (in that case)

    Queres ir? Pois vai.
Where this word comes from

From Old Galician-Portuguese pois, from Vulgar Latin *postius (“after”). Compare with French puis, Spanish pues, Italian poi.

conj[ˈpojs]
  1. because; for (by or for the cause that)

  2. well, well then

Where this word comes from

From Old Galician-Portuguese pois, from Vulgar Latin *postius (“after”). Compare with French puis, Spanish pues, Italian poi.

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