However vs Although: ¿Cuál es la Diferencia?
¿Cuál es la Diferencia?
although conecta una cláusula subordinada en la misma oración; however establece un contraste entre oraciones independientes.
Truco Mnemotécnico: although = connects clauses, however = contrasts sentences
although has /ðoʊ/ sound, however has /ˈhaʊ/ sound
however /həʊˈɛvər/
adverbsin embargo, no obstante, aunque, por otro lado
Ejemplo:
I wanted to buy the blue dress; however, it was too expensive for my budget.
Quería comprar el vestido azul; sin embargo, era demasiado caro para mi presupuesto.
Combinaciones comunes:
however hard
however much
however long
although /ɔːlˈðoʊ/
conjunctionaunque, a pesar de que, si bien, aunque sea
Ejemplo:
Although I was feeling tired, I decided to go for a walk to clear my mind.
Aunque me sentía cansado, decidí salir a caminar para despejar mi mente.
Combinaciones comunes:
although + clause
although + subject + verb
Errores Comunes
I was tired, although I went to the gym.
I was tired, however, I went to the gym.
La oración contrasta dos cláusulas independientes, por lo que 'however' es apropiado.
Although it was raining, however, we decided to go for a walk.
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
Although' introduce una cláusula subordinada, por lo que 'however' es redundante aquí.
Práctica Rápida
0/2 correctas1. I wanted to buy the blue dress; ____, it was too expensive for my budget.
2. ____ I was feeling tired, I decided to go for a walk to clear my mind.
Otras Palabras Confusas
No vuelvas a confundir however / although
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