portanto — meaning in English

English meaning

• ergo adverb Therefore; as a result — used to introduce a logical conclusion.
• hence adverb For this reason; therefore.
• therefore adv As a result; for that reason; consequently.
• thus adv In this way or manner.

Senses

portanto is used for these senses in English:

• ergo therefore (especially in syllogisms)
• hence (conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
• therefore (conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
• thus (conjunctive) As a result.

hence — full definition

1. adverb For this reason; therefore.
2. adverb From this time onward, or from this place; used in slightly old-fashioned or formal phrasing.

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