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"Aunque" is a conjunction which is often translated as "even though", and "a pesar de que" is a conjunction which is often translated as "despite the fact that". Learn more about the difference between "aunque" and "a pesar de que" 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.).
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 que(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
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a. despite the fact that
A pesar de que las hermanas no siempre se llevan bien, tienen una conexión profunda.Despite the fact that the sisters don't always get along, they have a deep bond.
b. in spite of the fact that
A pesar de que yo no me considero un fotógrafo, la imagen resultó genial.In spite of the fact that I don't consider myself a photographer, the picture turned out great.
c. even though
Es adicto a los cigarrillos, a pesar de que sabe que lo están matando.He's addicted to cigarettes, even though he knows they're killing him.
