What does por ello in Spanish mean?

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

The word por ello in Spanish means therefore, so, without having to, without resorting to, nonetheless, nevertheless, notwithstanding. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word por ello

therefore, so

locución conjuntiva (por lo cual)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Habéis trabajado mucho y, por ello, no os pongo deberes para Navidad.
You've worked a lot, so I'm not going to give you any homework for Christmas.

without having to, without resorting to

locución conjuntiva (sin que signifique)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La cantante deberá conquistar públicos más amplios sin por ello renunciar a la calidad.
The singer should win over larger segments of the public but not at the expense of quality.

nonetheless, nevertheless, notwithstanding

locución conjuntiva (sin que signifique que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Se ha debatido mucho acerca del hambre en el mundo, sin que por ello se haya llegado a ninguna solución.
There has been much debate about hunger in the world; nonetheless, no solution has been reached.

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