What does luego in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word luego in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use luego in Spanish.

The word luego in Spanish means later, after, then, therefore, after, of course, See you later!, after, so, also, what's more, I think, therefore I am. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word luego

later, after

adverbio (tiempo: después) (afterwards)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Ahora voy a comprar y luego al cine.
I'm going shopping now and later I'm going to the cinema.

then

adverbio (espacio: más adelante)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
En la esquina está la biblioteca y luego está la estación de bomberos.
On the corner is the library and then there is the fire station.

therefore

conjunción (por consiguiente) (in consequence)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Pienso, luego existo.
I think, therefore I am.

after

locución preposicional (AmL (espacio: más adelante que) (place)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
¿El mercado está luego de esta plaza?
Is the market after this square?

of course

locución adverbial (por supuesto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Y desde luego, cuando el trabajo escasea los sueldos bajan.
Of course, when work is scarce wages fall.

See you later!

expresión (despedida)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Hasta luego, Marta; nos vemos pronto.
Later, Marta; see you soon.

after

locución conjuntiva (AmL (después de)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Iremos al parque luego de almorzar.
We'll go to the park after lunch.

so

locución conjuntiva (por lo tanto)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
No voy a ir a la reunión, luego entonces, podemos vernos a esa hora.
I am not going to the meeting, so we can meet at that time.

also, what's more

expresión (por lo tanto, además)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

I think, therefore I am

expresión (racionalismo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
"Pienso, luego existo" fue una frase acuñada por R. Descartes.

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