well then

Slang Term British Unknown Neutral

Meaning: transition or mild surprise

过渡语或表示轻微惊讶
expresión de transición o ligera sorpresa
話の区切りや軽い驚き
화제 전환이나 가벼운 놀라움 표현

Used to acknowledge something and move on, or to express mild surprise at a situation.

用来承认某件事并继续,或对某个情况表示轻微的惊讶。
Se usa para reconocer algo y seguir adelante, o para expresar una sorpresa leve ante una situación.
何かを認めて先に進むとき、または状況に対して軽い驚きを表すときに使う。
어떤 상황을 인정하고 넘어가거나, 가벼운 놀라움을 표현할 때 쓰는 말.

Examples

  1. Well then, that's decided.
    那好,就这么定了。
    Pues entonces, queda decidido.
    じゃあ、決まりだね。
    그럼, 결정된 거네.
  2. Well then! I didn't expect that.
    哎呀!没想到会这样。
    ¡Vaya! No me lo esperaba.
    おや!それは予想外だった。
    어머나! 그건 예상 못 했네.
  3. Well then, I suppose we should go.
    那么,我觉得我们该走了。
    Bueno, supongo que deberíamos irnos.
    さて、そろそろ行った方がいいかな。
    그럼, 우리 슬슬 가야 할 것 같은데.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: transitions, reactions

Tone: accepting or surprised

✓ Do Say

  • React to situations
    对情况作出反应时
    para reaccionar ante situaciones
    状況に反応するとき
    상황에 반응할 때

✗ Don't Say

  • Forcefully
    不要用强硬的语气
    No se usa con tono tajante
    強い口調では使わない
    강하게 말할 때

Origin & History

British conversational phrase for transitions and mild reactions.

Cultural Context

Era: timeless

Generation: all ages

Social background: all

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