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El riesgo es grande, por lo tanto, no haríamos esa jugada.

El riesgo es grande, por lo tanto, no haríamos esa jugada.
The risk is big, therefore we would not make that move.
From Lesson 198:Result connectors (así que, por lo tanto)·Spanish (Latin America)

Questions & Answers about El riesgo es grande, por lo tanto, no haríamos esa jugada.

How is por lo tanto different from así que in this context?
Both connect a cause to a consequence, but por lo tanto (therefore) sounds a bit more formal and analytical than así que (so). It fits perfectly here because evaluating a big risk and deciding on a move sounds like a serious, calculated strategy.
Why are there commas on both sides of por lo tanto?
When por lo tanto connects two separate ideas in the middle of a sentence, it is standard to frame it with commas on both sides. You can also use a semicolon before it and a comma after it. This is slightly different from así que, which generally only needs a single comma before it.
I recognize haríamos as a conditional verb, but shouldn't it be haceríamos?
The verb hacer (to do or to make) is irregular in the conditional tense. Instead of attaching the conditional ending to the full infinitive, the root changes to har-, making the form for 'we would make' haríamos.
Does jugada only refer to a move in a game or sport?
While it comes from the verb jugar (to play) and literally means a play or move in a game, it is used more broadly in Spanish. In business, politics, or everyday life, una jugada refers to a strategic move, a tactic, or a risk, exactly like saying 'that move' in English.

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