When things don't go according to plan, connect a cause to its logical consequence using por eso ("that's why" or "therefore").
| therefore / that's why | por eso |
State the reason first, add a comma, then introduce the result with por eso:
| The alarm clock isn't ringing, that's why I keep sleeping. | El despertador no suena, por eso sigo durmiendo. |
| The connection is failing, that's why I am leaving the meeting. | La conexión está fallando, por eso salgo de la reunión. |
Excuses and Apologies
Por eso is perfect for giving excuses or explaining why you are late. State the problem, followed by por eso and your action or apology.
| I have an urgent problem, that's why I cannot attend. | Tengo un problema urgente, por eso no puedo asistir. |
| The train has a delay, that's why I notify you. | El tren tiene un retraso, por eso te aviso. |
| It is my fault, that's why I apologize to you. | Es mi culpa, por eso me disculpo contigo. |
Blame and Fault
Use the noun la culpa (fault/blame) to assign responsibility or admit a mistake.
| fault / blame | la culpa |
| You are to blame for this error, that's why you must correct it. | Tú tienes la culpa de este error, por eso debes corregirlo. |
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