When do you use aunque instead of a pesar de?

Question

When do you use aunque instead of a pesar de?

Answer 1

Aunque means "although" or "even though"

a pesar de means "in spite of"

You can substitute for whichever one you would use in English.

For example, "Even though I have studied, I won't pass the test." or "Aunque he estudiado yo no pasaré el examen.

If you want to say, "In spite of the odds, I am going to pass the test." you could say "A pesar de las dificultades, voy a aprobar el examen.

I hope this helps!.

Hola, amiga. "El examen" and "Apropar" for passing a test or exam. - --Mariana--, Jul 16, 2012

Thanks Mariana. I made the changes. Is pasare still correct on the first sentence? - kdrinning, Jul 16, 2012

Answer 2

I believe that the two are used almost interchagably, I'm not aware of any huge differences.

A native told me that "a pesar de (que)" is followed by the indicative, and "aunque" can take both the indicative or the subjunctive.

THe translator states that

Aunque: Although, even though

A pesar de (que): In spite of

Vamos a ir aunque está llovando.

We're going to go even though it's raining.

A pesar de que se me olvidó mi telefóno, todavía podemos llamar a mi mama.

In spite of the fact that [although] I forgot my phone, we can still call my mom.

Exactly! One typo: está lloviendo. - --Mariana--, Jul 16, 2012

Answer 3

Great question! Welcome to the forum, Elma.

I agree with both answers:

• 1) Aunque (although)

• 2) A pesar de que (In spite of)