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por isso
[poɾ ˈisʊ]
adverb/conjunction
therefore, that is why, for that reason
1.
Used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship; consequently or as a result
He was sick, and that is why he didn't come to the party.
Ele estava doente, por isso não foi à festa.
2.
Used to introduce a conclusion or logical consequence
The weather was bad; therefore, we decided to stay home.
O tempo estava ruim, por isso decidimos ficar em casa.
NYC Slang
that's why, so
Synonyms
portanto
logo
consequentemente
assim
desse modo
daí
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
por isso
Standard usage across all Brazilian regions
Portugal
por isso
Standard usage; sometimes replaced with 'por essa razão' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
por isso mesmo
é por isso que
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