A consequence can follow from a fact already mentioned.

The idea

Use de ahí que followed by the subjunctive to present that consequence.

Examples

  • La biblioteca cerró temprano; de ahí que busquemos otro lugar.The library closed early; hence we are looking for another place.
  • Falta una firma; de ahí que el trámite siga pendiente.A signature is missing; hence the procedure remains pending.
  • La carretera está cortada; de ahí que tomemos el tren.The road is closed; hence we are taking the train.
  • Hay pocas plazas; de ahí que reservemos con antelación.There are few places; hence we book in advance.
  • La luz es escasa; de ahí que las plantas crezcan despacio.There is little light; hence the plants grow slowly.
  • El museo cambia de horario; de ahí que consultemos su página.The museum is changing its hours; hence we check its website.

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Watch out

Do not use the indicative after this connector, even if the consequence is real.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the form: El autobús se retrasó; de ahí que ___ tarde. (lleguemos / llegamos)

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    lleguemos

    lleguemos: the delayed bus explains our late arrival.

  2. Choose the form: El tarro está vacío; de ahí que ___ azúcar. (falte / falta)

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    falte

    falte: the missing ingredient follows from the empty jar.

  3. Choose the form: Está lloviendo; de ahí que ___ los planes. (cambien / cambian)

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    cambien

    cambien: the rain explains the altered plans.

Use it today

Complete the three consequences. Choose the verb that fits each context.