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"Whenever" is a conjunction which is often translated as "siempre que", and "however" is an adverb which is often translated as "sin embargo". Learn more about the difference between "whenever" and "however" below.
whenever(
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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. siempre que
Whenever we go to family reunions, we have lots of fun.Siempre que vamos a las reuniones familiares, nos divertimos mucho.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
b. cuando sea
We can visit your parents whenever. It doesn't have to be this weekend.Podemos visitar a tus padres cuando sea. No tiene que ser este fin de semana.
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).
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.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
