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"Sin" is a preposition which is often translated as "without", and "sin que" is a conjunction which is also often translated as "without". Learn more about the difference between "sin" and "sin que" below.
sin(
seen
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
sin que(
seeng
keh
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. without
No puedo llevar a mi novio a ningún lado sin que haga algo vergonzoso.I can't take my boyfriend anywhere without him doing something embarrassing.
