Review – Conjunctions – Part 01 Posted by Adir on Oct 5, 2010 in Spanish Grammar
Conjunctions are used to link clauses and establish a specific relationship like adversity, addition, disconnection, etc. Veamos algunas de las más comunes en español.
Aunque sea tarde, voy a ver aquella película. – Although it’s late, I will watch that movie.
A pesar de que están cansados, siempre salen a caminar. – Despite being tired, they always go for a walk.
La fiesta es muy buena, pero necesito irme. – The party is great, but I have to go.
No son maestros, sino estudiantes. – They’re not teachers, but students.
Los muchachos quieren ir al cine, sin embargo/no obstante, necesitan que sus padres los lleven. – The kids want to go to the movies; however, they need their parents to drive them.
Aquí tenemos vino y cerveza. – Here we have wine and beer.
Aquí no tenemos ni vino, ni cerveza. – Here we have neither wine, nor beer.
Le pregunté si quería vino o cerveza. – I asked him whether he wanted wine or beer.
Te ayudo porque soy tu amigo. – I help you because I’m your friend.
Te ayudo, puesto que soy tu amigo. – I help you, given that I’m your friend.
Ya que eres mi amigo, ayúdame. – Since you’re my friend, help me.
Los padres siempre hacen lo posible para que sus hijos sean felices. – Parents do their best so that their children are happy.
Redujeron el precio del coche para que más gente lo pudiera comprar. – They reduced the price of the car in order for more people to be able to buy it.
This is it for today, people. Nos vemos prontito.
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