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"Sin embargo" is a phrase which is often translated as "however", and "y" is a conjunction which is often translated as "and". Learn more about the difference between "sin embargo" and "y" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. however
Me encanta esa chaqueta. Sin embargo, cuesta $600 y no me la puedo permitir.I love that jacket. However, it costs $600 and I can't afford it.
b. nevertheless
El fontanero nunca llega a tiempo. Sin embargo, hace un buen trabajo.The plumber is never on time. Nevertheless, he does a good job.
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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. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Y Juan dónde está?So, where is Juan?
¿Y cuál es el problema?What is the problem?
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
