Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pois

interjection

/pwahys/

Definition

a Portuguese word often used to express affirmation, particularly in conversation; it can be translated to mean ‘well’ or ‘so’ in English.

Examples

Eu gosto de estudar, pois aprendo muito. (I like to study, as I learn a lot.)
Você quer sair, pois está fazendo sol. (Do you want to go out, since it’s sunny?)

Meaning

In Portuguese, ‘pois’ is commonly used to acknowledge something someone has said, indicating agreement or understanding. It can also serve to introduce a consequential statement.