Joining two thoughts

es que, así que

the thing is, so· tap the form for the whole table

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Why it works

Es que opens an excuse, and it is everywhere in Madrid.

Así que is the result; o sea restates; aunque concedes.

Aunque + fact takes normal forms; aunque + concession takes the subjunctive.

Why not porque

porque no me llegó el correo

because I didn't get the email

Answers a question nobody asked. Es que starts the explanation by itself.

In a full sentence

Es que tengo cita con el casero esta tarde.
The thing is, I have an appointment with the landlord this afternoon.
Es que explains why something is happening.
Hay huelga, así que no puedo ir a la oficina.
There is a strike, so I can’t go to the office.
Así que introduces the result.
Mi hermana viene, así que voy a limpiar el piso.
My sister is coming, so I’m going to clean the flat.
Así que connects a reason to its consequence.

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