pues
then, well
A connector that links what follows to what came before.
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post-
after, following
Pues comes from post-0, as in post-game or post-war. It originally meant then and later softened into a general connector, much like the English word well.
pues
then, since, because (cause, consequence)
Marks what follows from what was just said, whether a conclusion, explanation, or consequence.
No pude ir, pues estaba enfermoI couldn't go, since I was sick
Estoy cansado. — Pues vete a dormirI'm tired. — Then go to sleep
Te lo digo pues me preocupaI'm telling you because it worries me
well (discourse filler)
Used to introduce or continue a thought, much like the English word well.
Pues, como te iba diciendo...Well, as I was saying...
¿No te gusta? Pues ve acostumbrándoteYou don't like it? Well, get used to it