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"However" is an adverb which is often translated as "sin embargo", and "although" is a conjunction which is often translated as "aunque". Learn more about the difference between "however" and "although" below.
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).
adverb
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.
b. por
However cold it is, I'm going to go running.Por mucho frío que haga, voy a salir a correr.
a. cómo
However did you get there?¿Cómo llegaste ahí?
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
4. (as)
a. como
Do your hair however you like.Péinate como tú quieras.
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although(
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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. 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.
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