pois

Meaning

Adv

1. (not-comparable) so; then (in that case)
2. (not-comparable) emphasises a yes-or-no answer or an order

Conj

because; for (by or for the cause that)

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpojs/

Etymology

From Old Galician-Portuguese pois, from Vulgar Latin *pos, from Classical Latin post (“after”). Compare with French puis, Spanish pues, Italian poi, and Romanian apoi (from ad post).

Sentences

Pois claro , eu disse isso .

Of course, I said that.

Pois então resolverá por si mesma .

For then it will take care of itself.

Esperarão anoitecer , pois , se nos descobrirem , irão nos expulsar sem piedade .

They will wait for nightfall, for if they discover us, they will cast us out without mercy.

A realidade é muito diferente , pois há tarefas muito definidas com seus respectivos responsáveis .

The reality is very different, as there are very defined tasks with their respective responsibles.