How to Say "Pues" in Spanish - How To Say Guide

pues

/ˈpwes/

The Spanish phrase pues.

In informal settings, pues is often used as a filler word or to express hesitation.

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While pues can be a filler, it is more common in spoken, informal speech than the more formal ya que or puesto que when expressing causality.

/ˈpwes/

The word pues shares an ancestral root with the English word 'post', as both evolved from the Latin 'post' meaning 'after'.
In certain contexts, pues can be used to express irony or sarcasm, where a prolonged puuuuues indicates that the speaker is skeptical of what was just said.
In many Latin American countries, a person might end a sentence with pues to add a sense of finality or 'that is all', similar to saying 'and that is that' in English.

Pues no estoy seguro de que podamos asistir a la reunión mañana.
Well, I'm not sure if we can attend the meeting tomorrow.
No podré llegar a tiempo a la conferencia, pues mi vuelo fue cancelado.
I won't be able to arrive on time for the conference, as my flight was canceled.
Oye, pues nos vemos a las 7 en el café.
Hey, well, let's meet at 7 at the café.
¿Quieres cenar en ese restaurante? Pues, no estoy seguro, pero podríamos probarlo.
Do you want to have dinner at that restaurant? Well, I'm not sure, but we could give it a try.
Pues, la verdad es que tengo un poco de sueño hoy.
Well, to be honest, I'm a bit tired today.
Pues, no sé, ¿qué película están proyectando?
Well, I'm not sure, what movie are they showing?
Pues, no sé.
Well, I don't know.
Pues, no sé qué decirte.
Well, I don't know what to tell you.
Pues nada, me voy a casa.
Anyway, I'm going home.

Mateo and Elena are deciding what to eat for lunch.

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