Spanish · A2 · Everyday language
Reasons and Results in Spanish
Learn how to explain the 'why' behind daily actions to your child using the connector 'por eso' (that is why / therefore). This helps children understand the logic of their routine and consequences in a natural way.
What you'll learn
- Explain the cause and effect of daily events
- Use the connector 'por eso' to link two ideas
- Describe physical sensations and their resulting actions
Spanish phrases for reasons and results
Está lloviendo. Por eso vamos al colegio en autobús.
It is raining. That is why we are taking the bus to school.
'Por eso' connects the rain to the action of taking the bus.
Tu mochila pesa mucho. Por eso la llevo yo.
Your school bag is heavy. That is why I am carrying it.
The verb 'pesar' is used here to describe weight.
Tu fiambrera está vacía. Por eso estoy haciendo un bocadillo.
Your lunchbox is empty. That is why I am making a sandwich.
'Fiambrera' is a common word for lunchbox in Spain.
Tu amigo está enfermo. Por eso la cita para jugar es mañana.
Your friend is ill. That is why the playdate is tomorrow.
'Cita para jugar' is a common way to say playdate.
Se te mueve un diente. Por eso estoy cortando tu manzana en trozos pequeños.
Your tooth is loose. That is why I am cutting your apple into small pieces.
'Se te mueve' literally means 'it moves itself to you' (it's loose).
El fútbol empieza pronto. Por eso nos vamos ahora.
Football starts soon. That is why we are leaving now.
Reflexive verb 'irse' (nos vamos) indicates leaving a place.
Ahorraste tu paga. Por eso puedes comprar este libro.
You saved your pocket money. That is why you can buy this book.
'Paga' refers to the allowance or pocket money children receive.
Estás cansado. Por eso solo vamos a leer una página esta noche.
You are tired. That is why we are reading only one page tonight.
Uses 'estar' for a temporary state like tiredness.
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Por eso
That is why / therefore
Used to introduce a consequence or result.
Pesa
It weighs / It is heavy
From the verb 'pesar'.
Fiambrera
Lunchbox
Also called 'lonchera' in many Latin American countries.
Paga
Pocket money / Allowance
A common term for a child's weekly money.
Expressing Results with 'Por eso'
In Spanish, 'por eso' functions as a bridge between a reason and a result. Unlike some other connectors, the word order following 'por eso' remains standard (Subject + Verb + Object).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Reason | Sentence 1 (The Cause) | Tienes sueño (You are sleepy). |
| Connector | Por eso | Por eso (That is why...) |
| Result | Sentence 2 (The Consequence) | Vamos a la cama (We are going to bed). |
More examples
Tienes hambre, por eso lloras.
You are hungry, that is why you are crying.
Simple cause and effect for a child.
Hace frío. Por eso ponte el abrigo.
It is cold. Therefore, put on your coat.
Using 'por eso' followed by an imperative (command).