What does pois in Portuguese mean?

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

The word pois in Portuguese means since, because, whereas, as, for, porque, porque, pois, o.k., pois não. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word pois

since, because, whereas, as, for

conjunção

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

porque

conjunction (due to the fact that)

(conjunção: Une palavras, frases e orações ("mas", "logo", "porque").)
Eu me atrasei, pois esqueci de ajustar o despertador.
I was late because I forgot to set my alarm clock.

porque

conjunction (written, abbreviation (because)

(conjunção: Une palavras, frases e orações ("mas", "logo", "porque").)

pois

conjunction (formal, written (because, since)

(conjunção: Une palavras, frases e orações ("mas", "logo", "porque").)
Eu sei que ele é culpado, pois eu o vi fazer isso.
I know he's guilty, for I saw him do it.

o.k.

interjection (informal (yes, agreed) (anglicismo, afirmação, aprovação)

(interjeição: Usada para exprimir emoção, ordem, etc. Ex. "psiu!" "Coragem!" "Meu Deus!")
ⓘEsta frase não é uma tradução da frase em inglês Pois não, seria um prazer ajudá-la.
OK, I'll take out the trash.

pois não

interjection (answering door, etc.) (atendimento)

(interjeição: Usada para exprimir emoção, ordem, etc. Ex. "psiu!" "Coragem!" "Meu Deus!")
Pois não, quem é?
Yes, who is it?

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