assim sendo

Thus/That Being So

Level 5

Assim sendo is a formal discourse marker used to introduce a logical consequence. It is equivalent to 'therefore' or 'in light of this' in English.

How It Works

The expression assim sendo is used to link two ideas where the second is a logical deduction from the first.

1. Syntactic Usage:
It usually appears at the beginning of a sentence or after a semicolon, followed by a comma. It acts as an absolute gerund construction, meaning it does not change for gender or number.

2. Register and Nuance:
While então or por isso are common in daily conversation, assim sendo elevates the register. It is a staple of academic, legal, and journalistic Portuguese. It carries an explanatory weight, suggesting 'given the circumstances just mentioned.'

3. Comparison with 'Sendo assim':
These two are synonyms and interchangeable. Sendo assim is slightly more common in spoken contexts, while assim sendo is preferred in formal writing.

4. Distinctions:
Do not confuse it with assim que (as soon as) or mesmo assim (even so/nevertheless).

Examples (4)

O réu não apresentou provas de sua inocência; assim sendo, o juiz manteve a sentença.
The defendant did not present evidence of his innocence; that being so, the judge upheld the sentence.
Word by Word: The defendant not presented proofs of his innocence; thus being, the judge maintained the sentence.
A classic formal/legal use where a conclusion is drawn from a lack of evidence.
A empresa registrou prejuízos no último trimestre. Assim sendo, não haverá bônus este ano.
The company recorded losses in the last quarter. Consequently, there will be no bonuses this year.
Word by Word: The company registered losses in the last quarter. Thus being, not there will be bonuses this year.
Used here in a professional context to explain a corporate decision.
Não temos ingredientes suficientes para o jantar. Assim sendo, teremos de ir ao supermercado.
We don't have enough ingredients for dinner. That being so, we'll have to go to the supermarket.
Word by Word: Not we have ingredients sufficient for the dinner. Thus being, we will have to go to the supermarket.
A standard, careful use of the phrase in a logical everyday situation.
O projeto foi aprovado pela diretoria. Assim sendo, iniciaremos a execução amanhã.
The project was approved by the board. Therefore, we will begin execution tomorrow.
Word by Word: The project was approved by the board. Thus being, we will initiate the execution tomorrow.
Shows how the phrase transitions from a completed condition to the next logical step.

Common Mistakes

Using 'assim sendo' to mean 'as soon as'.
Assim sendo ele chegar, vamos sair.
Assim que ele chegar, vamos sair.
Learners often confuse 'assim sendo' (consequence) with 'assim que' (temporal/as soon as) because they both start with 'assim'.
Register mismatch in very casual settings.
Tô com fome. Assim sendo, vou comer um lanche.
Tô com fome, então vou comer um lanche.
Using 'assim sendo' with slang or very informal contractions like 'tô' sounds unnaturally stiff. Use 'então' or 'por isso' instead.
Omitting the comma after the phrase.
Assim sendo não haverá aula.
Assim sendo, não haverá aula.
In written Portuguese, 'assim sendo' must be set off by a comma when it starts a clause to indicate the pause in the logical flow.

How It Connects

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Learn This First

To understand 'assim sendo' (thus/that being so), a learner needs to recognize the gerund form of the verb 'ser' (sendo) and understand how the adverb 'assim' functions as a discourse marker to refer back to a previously stated situation or premise.

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