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"Although" is a conjunction which is often translated as "aunque", and "despite" is a preposition which is often translated as "a pesar de". Learn more about the difference between "although" and "despite" below.
although(
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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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despite(
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A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. a pesar de
She was the one who paid the rent, despite having a much lower income.Era ella quien pagaba el alquiler, a pesar de tener unos ingresos mucho más bajos.
b. pese a
Obama signed sanctions against Venezuela despite threats from Maduro.Obama firmó sanciones contra Venezuela pese a las amenazas de Maduro.
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