although
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though

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"Although" is a conjunction which is often translated as "aunque", and "though" is a conjunction which is also often translated as "aunque". Learn more about the difference between "although" and "though" below.

although(

tho

)

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).

conjunction

1. (though)

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.

though(

tho

)

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).

conjunction

1. (in spite of the fact that)

a. aunque

Though he's only seven years old, he plays the piano very well.Aunque solo tiene siete años, toca muy bien el piano.

2. (but)

a. aunque

She didn't say whether she was coming, though she could have called to let me know.No ha dicho si venía o no, aunque podía haber llamado para avisarme.

3. (even if)

a. aunque

Though he rejects me, I shall not forsake him.Aunque me rechace, no lo abandonaré.

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

4. (however)

a. pero

The trip wasn't very interesting. The weather was good though.El viaje no fue muy interesante, pero hizo buen tiempo.

5. (indeed)

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

no direct translation

That puppy is so cute! - Isn't he though?¡Ese cachorro está tan mono! - ¡Definitivamente!