Weekend Subjunctive Practice 6: Aunque
¡Bienvenido a nuestro hilo! Each weekend, Cordobesa and I will present a different topic on everybody’s favorite subject… the subjunctive!
We will give an explanation of the topic, and a couple of examples.
Write sentences at least 5 words long. Write your Spanish sentence, and include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by Cordobesa in the comments section. Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.)
Post pictures if you’d like, and don’t forget to vote on the sentences you like best. The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the topic as well as the number of votes.
¡Vamos allá!
Weekend Subjunctive Practice 6: Aunque
Explanation:
This weekend, we have a little bit of a tricky one for you! “Aunque” may or may not be followed by the subjunctive, depending on whether the situation is factual or hypothetical. The best way to explain is with some examples.
The first sentence in each set of examples below is stating a fact. It is cold right now but I’m still not putting on a jacket. I am hungry right now, but I am still going to wait for you to have dinner. Therefore, each of the verbs that follow “aunque” are in the indicative.
The second sentence in each set of examples below is talking about a hypothetical situation. Maybe it’ll be cold later, maybe not, but either way I’m not putting on a jacket. Maybe I’ll be hungry later, maybe not, but either way I am still waiting for you to eat. Therefore, each of the verbs that follow “aunque” are in the subjunctive.
Examples:
1:
Aunque hace frío, no voy a ponerme una chaqueta.
Although it is cold, I am not going to put on a jacket.
Aunque haga frío, no me pondré una chaqueta.
Even if it is cold, I will not put on a jacket.
2:
Aunque tengo hambre, voy a esperarte para cenar.
Although I am hungry, I am going to wait for you to have dinner.
Aunque tenga hambre, te esperaré para cenar.
Even if I am hungry, I will wait for you to have dinner.
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14 Answers
Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda.
Although the monkey dresses itself of silk, monkey remains.
Aunque en años pasados siempre he acabado de comprar todos los regalos unas semanas antes de Navidad, este año todavía no lo he hecho eso, y, por eso, hoy tengo que pasar el día yendo de compras, aunque las tiendas estén abarratadas abarrotadas, lo que no me gusta ni un poco.
Even though in past years I have always finished buying all the gifts several weeks before Christmas, this year I have still not done that, and, as a result, today I have to spend the day shopping, even if the stores are all crowded, which I don't like one bit.
Aunque llegues tarde, me encontrarás despierto.
Even if you arrive late, you will find me awake.
Although I might get tired, I still would like to cross the river.
Aunque me cansara esté fatigado (o me canse?) , todavía querría cruzar el rio.
Aunque ellas no viven en España, hablan español.
Although they don't live in Spain, they speak Spanish.
Aunque he estudiado mucho, creo que voy a suspender el examen. Pero aunque intentara copiar no podría, porque me pondría demasiado nerviosa.
Although I studied a lot, I think I’m going to fail the exam. But even if I tried to cheat I wouldn’t be able to, because I would get too nervous.
Aunque muchas veces no sea correcto, espero que la gente puede pueda entender mi español.
Although many times I may not be correct, I hope people can understand my Spanish.
We can celebrate your birthday, even if it's late.
Podremos celebrar tu cumpleaños aunque sea con retraso.
Vendré a la fiesta aunque llegue tarde.
I will come to the party even if I arrive late.
(When I tested my Spanish sentence in a translator, I got wonky results, but I'm posting it anyway. Corrections appreciated.)
Aunque la predicción sea para de un día fresco y nublado, no voy a llevar una capa interior de ropa más gruesa pesado de ropa por para mi caminata.
Even if the forecast is for a cool, cloudy day, I will not wear a heavier base layer of clothing for my hike.
Anque estoy agotada después de ir Taunton para hacer compras navidaleñas intentaré escribir a mis amigos en internet.
Even though I'm exhausted after going x-mas shopping in Taunton, I will try to write to my Internet friends.
Aunque la compra de una casa ha fallado voy a volver a España en cuanto pueda.
Even though the house-buying has fallen trough, I will go back to Spain as soon as I'm able to.
Aunque está lloviendo, no voy a echar de menos perderme mi caminata.
Although it is raining, I'm not going to miss my hike.
Aunque estoy enferma, voy a ir al cine esta tarde. Even though I am ill, I will go to the cinema this afternoon.
Aunque esté enferma, iré a la playa la semana que viene. Even if I am ill, I will go to the beach next week.
