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Pues
Well / So / Then (filler word)
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What does it mean?
"Pues" is Colombia's most used filler word — equivalent to "well", "so", or "then" in English. Colombians add "pues" to the end of sentences constantly: "sí pues" (well yes), "claro pues" (well of course), "¿qué más pues?" (so what's up?). It softens statements and is deeply Colombian.
How to use it
Add to the end of almost any statement or response to sound more Colombian. It's impossible to overuse.
Example sentences
Well yes, of course.
Sí pues, claro.
So what's up?
¿Qué más pues?
Well, let's go then.
Pues vámonos.
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