Although

ɔːlˈðoʊ

Spanish Translation

aunque

Part of Speech

  • conjunction

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Etymology

From Middle English al though, from Old English eal þeah, equivalent to all + though.

Del inglés medio al though, del inglés antiguo eal þeah, equivalente a all + though.

Meanings

conjunction

In spite of; even though.

A pesar de; aunque.

Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

Aunque estaba lloviendo, fuimos a caminar.

Example Sentences

Although he is rich, he is not happy.

Aunque es rico, no es feliz.

Although she was tired, she finished her work.

Aunque estaba cansada, terminó su trabajo.

Although the test was difficult, most students passed.

Aunque el examen fue difícil, la mayoría de los estudiantes aprobaron.

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Phrases

  • Although I agree...
    Aunque estoy de acuerdo...
  • Even although
    Incluso aunque
  • Although not
    Aunque no

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Usage Notes

'Although' is used to introduce a clause that expresses a contrast or concession to the main clause. It is often interchangeable with 'though' and 'even though'.

'Although' se usa para introducir una cláusula que expresa un contraste o concesión a la cláusula principal. A menudo es intercambiable con 'though' y 'even though'.

Notes for Learners

  • 'Although' and 'though' can often be used interchangeably, but 'although' is slightly more formal.

    'Although' y 'though' a menudo se pueden usar indistintamente, pero 'although' es un poco más formal.

  • Remember to use a comma after the 'although' clause if it comes before the main clause.

    Recuerda usar una coma después de la cláusula 'although' si viene antes de la cláusula principal.

  • Be careful not to use 'but' after 'although'; it's redundant.

    Ten cuidado de no usar 'but' después de 'although'; es redundante.

Collocations

  • although difficult
    aunque difícil
  • although expensive
    aunque caro
  • although possible
    aunque posible

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'but' after 'although'. Correct => 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.' Incorrect => 'Although it was raining, but we went for a walk.'

    Usar 'but' después de 'although'. Correcto => 'Aunque estaba lloviendo, fuimos a caminar.' Incorrecto => 'Aunque estaba lloviendo, pero fuimos a caminar.'

  • Forgetting the comma when the 'although' clause comes first.

    Olvidar la coma cuando la cláusula 'although' viene primero.

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Learning Tips

  • Use 'although' to show a contrast or unexpected result.

    Usa 'although' para mostrar un contraste o resultado inesperado.

  • Consider using 'though' instead of 'although' for a more informal tone.

    Considera usar 'though' en lugar de 'although' para un tono más informal.

  • Make sure the clause introduced by 'although' contrasts with the main clause.

    Asegúrate de que la cláusula introducida por 'although' contraste con la cláusula principal.