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De ahí que...

Hence... / That's why... / Which is why...

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Notes & Usage:

Introduces a consequence derived logically from what was said. Always followed by the subjunctive. More formal than por eso. De ahí que + subjunctive.

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No había comunicación; de ahí que todo fallara.

There was no communication; hence everything failed.

Es un tema sensible; de ahí que haya que tratarlo con cuidado.

It's a sensitive topic; which is why it needs to be handled carefully.

Tuvo mala experiencia; de ahí que sea tan precavido ahora.

He had a bad experience; that's why he's so cautious now.