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"Although" is a conjunction which is often translated as "aunque", and "on the other hand" is a phrase which is often translated as "por otro lado". Learn more about the difference between "although" and "on the other hand" 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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on the other hand(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. por otro lado
On the one hand, I love shopping, but on the other hand, I need to save for college.Por un lado, me encanta ir de compras, pero por otro lado, tengo que ahorrar para la universidad.
b. por otra parte
On the one hand, I promised I'd buy her lunch, but on the other hand, she still owes me dinner.Por una parte, le prometí que le compraría el almuerzo, pero por otra parte, aún me debe una cena.
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