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"Si bien" is a conjunction which is often translated as "although", and "aunque" is a conjunction which is often translated as "even though". Learn more about the difference between "si bien" and "aunque" below.
si bien(
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byehn
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (general)
a. although
Si bien se ha logrado mucho, queda mucho por hacer.Although much has been accomplished, much remains to be done.
b. even though
Si bien no teníamos mucho dinero, no nos faltaba nada.Even though we didn't have much money, we had everything we needed.
c. while
Si bien el otro candidato tiene una maestría, te contrataremos a ti porque tienes más experiencia en el rubro.While the other candidate has a master's degree, we're going to hire you because you have more experience in the field.
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.
