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"At the same time" is a phrase which is often translated as "al mismo tiempo", and "however" is an adverb which is often translated as "sin embargo". Learn more about the difference between "at the same time" and "however" below.
at the same time(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. a la vez
When I hear my favorite song, I feel like jumping and crying at the same time.Cuando oigo mi canción favorita, me dan ganas de saltar y llorar a la vez.
c. a la misma hora
In order for this to work, we all have to arrive at the same time.Para que esto funcione, tenemos que llegar todos a la misma hora.
a. por otro lado
I like the quietness of the countryside. At the same time, I miss the energy of a big city.Me gusta la tranquilidad del campo. Por otro lado, echo de menos la energía de la gran ciudad.
b. al mismo tiempo
I'm in love with James. At the same time, I realize we would be very unhappy together.Estoy enamorada de James. Al mismo tiempo, me doy cuenta de que seríamos muy infelices juntos.
however(
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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).
a. sin embargo
I like listening to music; however, I don't like going to concerts.Me gusta escuchar música; sin embargo, no me gusta ir a conciertos.
b. no obstante
I love reading; however, I don't like non-fiction books.Me encanta leer; no obstante, no me gustan los libros factuales.
a. sin importar
However hard it is, I choose to forgive.Sin importar lo duro que sea, elijo perdonar.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
