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"Aunque" is a conjunction which is often translated as "even though", and "a pesar de" is a phrase which is often translated as "in spite of". Learn more about the difference between "aunque" and "a pesar de" below.
aunque(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. even though
Aunque está lloviendo, el paisaje está precioso.Even though it's raining, the scenery is beautiful.
b. although
Aunque no quedaba mucho tiempo, terminaron la carrera.Although there wasn't much time left, they finished the race.
a pesar de(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
