pois

Meaning

Adv

so; then (in that case)

Conj

1. because; for (by or for the cause that)
2. well, well then

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈpojs]

Etymology

From Old Galician-Portuguese pois, from Vulgar Latin *postius (“after”). Compare with French puis, Spanish pues, Italian poi.

Sentences

Pois sabes que ?

Well, you know what?

Pois non a diga xa .

Don't say it anymore.

Pois ben , eu quero lembrar tres .

Well, I want to remember three.

¡ Pois aínda así vostedes non son quen de votar a favor desta lei !

You are not allowed to vote for this bill.

Pois xa estou eu para tomar as decisións , non se preocupe.

I'm here to make decisions, don't worry.

E agora , desculpádeme, pois hei de marchar .

And now, excuse me, for I must go.

A elección para elas é , pois , contaxiarse ou quedar na rúa .

The choice for them is, therefore, to become infected or to stay on the street.

Pois , efectivamente, viña para Grixoa .

In fact, he came to Greyhound.