Então.
So / then.
Language note: Can mean “so” (connecting ideas) or “well then…”. Also used as “So…?” to prompt someone.
Culture note: “Então?” is a classic Portuguese conversation-starter: “Então, tudo bem?” (So, all good?).
Context: They transition to the instruction, like 'so/then...'.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Então
[en-TOWN]
So; then; well (used to move the conversation forward)
Common in Portuguese to introduce the next step or conclusion in instructions (like giving directions on the metro).
Então, apanhas a Linha D e segues até à estação certa.
So, you take Line D and continue until the right station.
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