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"Actually" is an adverb which is often translated as "realmente", and "although" is a conjunction which is often translated as "aunque". Learn more about the difference between "actually" and "although" below.
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. realmente
She's not actually levitating. It's an illusion.Ella no está realmente levitando. Es una ilusión.
b. en realidad
I'm not actually sure where we're supposed to meet.En realidad no estoy segura dónde se supone que nos encontremos.
a. realmente
I can't believe we're actually on vacation!¡No puedo creer que realmente estamos de vacaciones!
b. de verdad
I can't believe you actually ate a grasshopper!¡No puedo creer que de verdad comiste un chapulín!
a. exactamente
What did your father actually say to you?¿Qué te dijo exactamente tu papá?
a. de hecho
Did you like the play? I've read very bad reviews. - Actually, I thought it was great.¿Te gustó la obra? He leído muy malas críticas. - De hecho, me pareció estupenda.
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. aunque
Although he's a bit odd, I like him.Aunque es un poco raro, me cae bien.
b. si bien
Although initially received with skepticism, the practice was finally accepted by the medical profession.Si bien en un primer momento la práctica se recibió con escepticismo, finalmente fue aceptada por la comunidad médica.
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