conque
“conque” means “so” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
so
Also: so then, therefore
📝 In Action
Ya terminamos el trabajo, conque vámonos a casa.
A2We've finished the work, so let's go home.
No hay más pan, conque tendrás que ir a la panadería.
B1There is no more bread, so you'll have to go to the bakery.
Mañana es festivo, conque no hay clase.
A1Tomorrow is a holiday, so there is no class.
so...
Also: well well well
📝 In Action
¡Conque tú eras el que hacía ese ruido!
B1So you were the one making that noise!
¿Conque no ibas a venir, eh?
B2So you weren't going to come, huh?
¡Conque esas tenemos!
C1So that's how it's going to be! / So that's your game!
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Quick Quiz: conque
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence means 'So you were hiding here!'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed by merging the preposition 'con' (with) and the relative 'que' (that). Over centuries, they fused into a single word specifically used to show a consequence.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'conque' and 'con que'?
'Conque' (one word) means 'so' or 'therefore'. 'Con que' (two words) means 'with which' (e.g., the pen with which I write) or 'it's enough that'.
Does 'conque' always need a comma before it?
Yes, when it's used to show a result (like 'so'), you almost always place a comma before it to separate the cause from the effect.
Is 'conque' the same as 'con qué'?
No. 'Con qué' (with an accent on the 'é') is used for questions, like '¿Con qué vas a pagar?' (With what/How are you going to pay?).