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"Aunque" is a conjunction which is often translated as "even though", and "incluso" is an adverb which is often translated as "even". Learn more about the difference between "aunque" and "incluso" 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. 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. even if
Me encanta ver partidos de baloncesto aunque no sepa lo que está pasando.I love watching basketball games even if I don't know what's going on.
b. although
La pizza está rica aunque no es la mejor que he probado.It's a tasty pizza although it's not the best I've tried.
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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).
adverb
a. even
Tienes que limpiar todo, incluso donde creas que mamá no va a mirar.You must clean everywhere, even places where you think mom won't look.
a. including
Todos tienen que salir del edificio, incluso el personal de seguridad.Everybody has to leave the building, including security staff.
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