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"Although" is a conjunction which is often translated as "aunque", and "by way of" is a phrase which is often translated as "a modo de". Learn more about the difference between "although" and "by way of" below.
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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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by way of(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. a modo de
"Imagine that two cars are driving at 20 mph when they collide,” said the physics teacher by way of example."Imaginen que dos carros van a 20 millas por hora y chocan," dijo el profesor de física a modo de ejemplo.
a. por medio de
The government will fund the scheme by way of taxation.El Gobierno financiará el programa por medio de impuestos.
a. por
Lorna came to Argentina by way of Brazil.Lorna vino a la Argentina por Brasil.
b. vía
We traveled to Italy by way of Spain.Viajamos a Italia vía España.
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