B1Lesson 6: Advanced Connectors & Discourse

Cause/consequence: por isso, portanto, já que

Portuguese cause/consequence connectors organize logical relationships in discourse, with "já que" introducing causes, while "por isso" and "portanto" present consequences at different formality levels, essential for constructing coherent arguments in both speech and writing.

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JÁ QUE - Introducing Causes

Points backward to reason
Means: since, given that, seeing as
Sets up expectation of result
Can be argumentative or neutral

POR ISSO - Showing Consequences (Informal)

Points forward to result
Means: that's why, so, therefore
Natural in speech
Emotional undertone possible

PORTANTO - Showing Consequences (Formal)

Points forward to logical conclusion
Means: therefore, thus, consequently
Academic/professional tone
Pure logic marker

Cause/consequence: por isso, portanto, já que

Related topics

Logic Direction and Function

JÁ QUE - Introducing Causes

POR ISSO - Showing Consequences (Informal)

PORTANTO - Showing Consequences (Formal)