So it's a conjunction used to indicate the conclusion of a previous idea within a sentence.
According to the grammar of the Portuguese language, conjunctions are words that act as links between different clauses or terms with the same grammatical value.
In this case, “therefore” is classified as a conclusive conjunction, used to express the conclusion of a thought within a sentence.
Example:"I studied a lot, so I think I'll get good grades".
When used at the beginning of a sentence, it gives the text the idea of ending a thought presented in the previous sentence.
Learn more about meaning of conjunctions.
So and so
Both terms exist in the Portuguese language, but have different meanings and should be used in different situations.
“Therefore”, as seen, consists of a conclusive conjunction, whereas “therefore” is used to indicate the idea of an indeterminate quantity or value.
Example: “You were away for so long that I already missed you”.
See too: Examples of the use of notwithstanding and its meaning.
Synonyms for so
- therefore
- Soon
- Consequently
- That is why
- Consequently
- In view of this
- Therefore
- Thus
- So
- That way
- Thus
- In this way.