The Logic of
Contrast
How do you cross the obstacle? Do you walk through the door (Sentence) or climb the wall (Noun)? ¿Cómo cruzas el obstáculo? ¿Pasas por la puerta (Frase) o escalas el muro (Sustantivo)?
Although...
"...it rained." (S + V)
Aunque llovió... (Sujeto + Verbo)Despite...
"...the rain." (Noun)
A pesar de la lluvia... (Sustantivo)Choose your Connector
Look at what comes NEXT. Is it a full sentence or just a thing? Mira lo que viene DESPUÉS. ¿Es una frase completa o solo una cosa?
ALTHOUGH
Also: Even though, Though
DESPITE
Also: In spite of (3 words!)
The "Fact" Hack
Want to use Despite with a sentence? Add "the fact that".
"Despite the fact that he was tired..."
A pesar del hecho de que estaba cansado... (Truco para usar frase completa).The "Cousins" (Formal Connectors)
These go at the start of a NEW sentence. They need a pause (comma). Van al inicio de una NUEVA frase. Necesitan una pausa (coma).
HOWEVER
Common"It rained. However, we went out."
Llovió. Sin embargo, salimos.NEVERTHELESS
Very Formal"The test was hard. Nevertheless, she passed."
El examen fue difícil. No obstante, ella aprobó.ON THE OTHER HAND
Comparing"London is exciting. On the other hand, it is expensive."
Londres es emocionante. Por otro lado, es caro.WHEREAS / WHILE
Inside Sentence"I like tea, whereas he likes coffee."
Me gusta el té, mientras que a él le gusta el café.Contrast Challenge
- L1 (1-10): Although vs Despite
- L2 (11-20): Structure Check (-ing/Noun)
- L3 (21-30): Re-writing
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