Using conque to express therefore/so

Question 1

conque

Answer 1

In colloquial Spanish, to introduce a sentence expressing a consequence.

It is quite common to find a verb in the imperative form to introduce an order.

Sometimes we use conque at the beginning of an interrogative or exclamative sentence expressing surprise; in this case, it simply means “So”:

Question 2

You haven’t done your homework yet, so you should start now.

Answer 2

Todavía no has hecho los deberes, conque deberías empezar ya.

Question 3

This year we sold lots of cars, therefore we will get a present from the boss.

Answer 3

Este año hemos vendido muchos coches, conque recibiremos un regalo del jefe.

Question 4

So you have no money left?

Answer 4

¿Conque ya no te queda dinero?

Question 5

So you skived off school today!

Answer 5

¡Conque has hecho pellas hoy!