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Linking words to make your arguments flow more smoothly and logically. 17 words.
Article colours: blue = masculine (el), pink = feminine (la), purple = both (el/la).
| Spanish | Translation | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| no obstante | nevertheless | El proyecto es caro; no obstante, merece la pena.The project is expensive; nevertheless, it is worth it. |
| asimismo | likewise | Asimismo, conviene revisar el presupuesto anual.Likewise, it is advisable to review the annual budget. |
| en cuanto a | as for | En cuanto al precio, todavía no hay decisión final.As for the price, there is no final decision yet. |
| a pesar de | despite | A pesar de la lluvia, salimos a pasear.Despite the rain, we went for a walk. |
| dado que | given that | Dado que no hay más preguntas, terminamos la reunión.Given that there are no more questions, we will end the meeting. |
| puesto que | since | Puesto que llueve, cancelamos la excursión.Since it is raining, we are cancelling the excursion. |
| de ahí que | hence | No estudió lo suficiente, de ahí que suspendiera.He didn't study enough, hence he failed. |
| en definitiva | in short | En definitiva, el plan necesita más tiempo.In short, the plan needs more time. |
| por consiguiente | consequently | Perdió el tren y, por consiguiente, llegó tarde.He missed the train and, consequently, arrived late. |
| en resumen | in summary | En resumen, el proyecto fue un éxito rotundo.In summary, the project was a resounding success. |
| es decir | that is to say | Llegaremos al mediodía, es decir, antes de comer.We will arrive at noon, that is to say, before lunch. |
| por un lado / por otro lado | on one hand / on the other hand | Por un lado quiero viajar; por otro lado prefiero ahorrar.On one hand I want to travel; on the other hand I prefer to save. |
| con el fin de | in order to | Estudia por las noches con el fin de mejorar su inglés.He studies at night in order to improve his English. |
| a menos que | unless | Iremos a la playa a menos que llueva.We will go to the beach unless it rains. |
| siempre y cuando | as long as | Puedes salir siempre y cuando termines los deberes.You can go out as long as you finish your homework. |
| mientras que | whereas | Ella prefiere el campo, mientras que él prefiere la ciudad.She prefers the countryside, whereas he prefers the city. |
| a raíz de | as a result of / following | A raíz del escándalo, el ministro presentó su dimisión.Following the scandal, the minister submitted his resignation. |
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