Spanish Patterns
← Part 11 — Conversation Builders Pattern 272 of 300

Aunque...

Although / even though...

Aunque + clause, + main clause

Conceding a point Contrasting ideas Being persuasive
Aunque llueva, vamos a salir.Even if it rains, we're going out.
Me gusta el plan, aunque es un poco caro.I like the plan, although it's a bit expensive.
Aunque no tengo mucho tiempo, te ayudo.Even though I don't have much time, I'll help you.
Voy a ir, aunque esté cansado.I'm going to go, even if I'm tired.
Aunque no lo creas, es verdad.Believe it or not, it's true.

Aunque... _____

aunque cueste aunque sea tarde aunque no quiera

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❌ Aunque llueve mucho, no me importa. (an uncertain, hypothetical rain)

✅ Aunque llueva mucho, no me importa.

When "aunque" introduces a hypothetical or uncertain concession, it takes the subjunctive: llueva, not llueve.

#273 Si... #282 Sin embargo... #163 Puede que...
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