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So that is what happens in Spanish
This guide helps parents connect everyday observations with their logical consequences using 'por eso' (so/therefore). This is a vital skill for explaining the 'why' behind actions to a child in Spanish.
What you'll learn
- Connect a situation to a result using 'por eso'
- Learn vocabulary for common household problems
- Practice basic present tense verb conjugations in context
Spanish phrases for so that is what happens
La taza gotea, por eso necesitamos otra.
The cup leaks, so we need another one.
'Gotea' comes from 'gotear' (to drip).
Tengo las manos pegajosas, por eso me las lavo.
My hands are sticky, so I am washing them.
'Me las lavo' indicates washing your own hands (reflexive).
El suelo está mojado, por eso caminamos despacio.
The floor is wet, so we are walking slowly.
'Despacio' describes the manner of walking.
El timbre está roto, por eso llamamos a la puerta.
The bell is broken, so we are knocking.
'Llamar a la puerta' is the standard phrase for knocking.
La bolsa pesa mucho, por eso la llevamos juntos.
The bag is heavy, so we are carrying it together.
'Pesa mucho' is a common way to say something is heavy.
La tienda está cerrada, por eso vamos a casa.
The shop is shut, so we are going home.
'Estar cerrada' uses 'estar' for states/conditions.
Tu manga está mojada, por eso te cambiamos la camiseta.
Your sleeve is wet, so we are changing your top.
'Te cambiamos' means 'we change for you'.
La música está muy alta, por eso cierro la puerta.
The music is loud, so I am closing the door.
'Alta' refers to volume in this context.
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Por eso
So / Therefore / That is why
A very common connector used to explain the result of a previous statement.
Pegajoso/a
Sticky
Used for surfaces, food, or dirty hands.
Timbre
Doorbell
Refers to the buzzer or bell at the entrance.
Juntos
Together
Must agree in gender and number with the people involved.
Expressing Consequence with 'Por eso'
In Spanish, we use 'por eso' to connect a reason with a consequence. Unlike some other languages, the word order after 'por eso' remains the same as a normal sentence (Subject + Verb).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Reason | El suelo está mojado | The floor is wet |
| Connector | por eso | so / for that reason |
| Result | caminamos despacio | we walk slowly |
More examples
Hace frío, por eso nos ponemos el abrigo.
It's cold, so we are putting on our coats.
Connecting weather to an action.
Tienes sueño, por eso vamos a la cama.
You are sleepy, so we are going to bed.
Explaining a routine to a child.
La sopa quema, por eso soplamos.
The soup is hot, so we blow on it.
'Quemar' literally means 'to burn'.