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"Though" is a conjunction which is often translated as "aunque", and "in spite of" is a preposition which is often translated as "a pesar de". Learn more about the difference between "though" and "in spite of" below.
though(
tho
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
4. (however)
a. pero
The trip wasn't very interesting. The weather was good though.El viaje no fue muy interesante, pero hizo buen tiempo.
5. (indeed)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
That puppy is so cute! - Isn't he though?¡Ese cachorro está tan mono! - ¡Definitivamente!
That was lucky! - Wasn't it though?¡Qué suerte! - ¿Verdad que sí?
in spite of(
ihn
spayd
uhv
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (despite)
a. a pesar de
We went to the baseball game in spite of the rain.Fuimos al partido de béisbol a pesar de la lluvia.
