Spanish Expression · Intermediate
por lo tanto
therefore / consequently
Pronunciation: por lo TAN-toh
Meaning
For that reason; as a result.
Example
No estudió mucho, por lo tanto, no aprobó el examen.
He didn't study much, therefore, he didn't pass the exam.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice por lo tanto out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.