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Tier 1: Essential

Pues

Well / So / Um

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Fillers & Small Talk Polyword Beginner informal to neutral
Pronunciation:

pwes (like 'pace' with 'w')

When to use:

Filler for thinking, hesitating, or softening statements. Extremely versatile.

See It in Context

Pues... no sé qué decir.

Well... I don't know what to say.

Thinking aloud
Pues sí, tienes razón.

Well yes, you're right.

Agreeing after consideration
¿Pues qué quieres que haga?

So what do you want me to do?

Asking rhetorically
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