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B2

Los conectores: although, despite, whereas, unless, in case

Concesión, oposición, condición y finalidad, con su construcción.

ConectorSentidoConstrucciónEjemplo
although / though / even thoughaunque+ oraciónAlthough it was late, he stayed.
despite / in spite ofa pesar de+ nombre / -ingDespite the rain, we went out. Despite being tired…
whereas / whilemientras que (oposición)+ oraciónI like tea, whereas she likes coffee.
unlessa menos que, salvo que+ presenteI'll come unless it rains.
in casepor si+ presenteTake an umbrella in case it rains.
so thatpara que+ can / could / willI'll speak slowly so that you can understand.
howeversin embargo (al inicio + coma)—It was cheap. However, it was ugly.

Test yourself

  1. Completa: ___ the traffic, we arrived on time.
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    Despite / In spite of
  2. Completa: ___ he's rich, he's not happy.
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    Although / Even though
  3. Traduce: «Llévate el móvil por si te pierdes.»
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    Take your phone in case you get lost.
  4. Corrige: In spite of he was ill, he came.
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    Although he was ill, he came. / In spite of being ill, he came.