Meaning
therefore, hence, thus
- so, therefore
- then
In a sentence
Pioveva, quindi siamo rimasti a casa.
It was raining, so we stayed home.
Hai finito il lavoro, quindi possiamo uscire.
You finished the work, so we can go out.
Vai a destra, quindi a sinistra.
Go right, then left.
Usage notes
- Use 'quindi' for logical conclusions; 'allora' for time-based 'then'.
- Avoid overusing 'quindi' in formal writing—'pertanto' or 'dunque' sound more polished.
- Common in speech, but can sound repetitive; mix with 'dunque' or 'perciò'.