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Connectors: sin embargo, aunque, ya que, en otras palabras

Contrast and explanatory connectors link ideas.

Gramática: Conectores: sin embargo, aunque, ya que, en otras palabras

B1 Spanish Discourse connectors: however, although, since...

Level: B1

Module 6: Vivir en el extranjero (Living abroad)

Lesson 45: Gestión de la burocracia (Handling bureaucracy)

Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes

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Conector Uso
Sin embargoIndicar oposición
AunqueExpresar una concesión
Ya queIntroducir una razón
En otras palabrasReformular una idea

Exceptions!

  1. When "aunque" introduces a hypothetical situation, it requires the subjunctive.
  2. "Ya que" and "en otras palabras" are not used to introduce a new topic.

Exercise 1: Connectors: sin embargo, aunque, ya que, en otras palabras

Instruction: Fill in the correct word.

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Ya, sin embargo, en otras palabras, Aunque, ya que

1.
... que olvidé el DNI, no pude solicitar el visado.
(Since I forgot the ID card, I couldn't apply for the visa.)
2.
La cita previa es obligatoria, ..., se puede pedir por internet.
(An appointment is mandatory, however, it can be booked online.)
3.
La burocracia puede ser lenta, ..., toma tiempo obtener los documentos
(Bureaucracy can be slow, in other words, it takes time to obtain the documents.)
4.
... no tengo el DNI, puedo presentar otros documentos.
(Although I don't have the ID, I can present other documents.)
5.
El funcionario me explicó todo bien, ..., no pude completar el trámite.
(The official explained everything well to me; however, I couldn't complete the procedure.)
6.
El visado es necesario para viajar, ... sin él no puedes entrar al país.
(The visa is necessary for travel, as without it you cannot enter the country.)
7.
... no me gusta la burocracia, debo seguir los pasos.
(Although I don't like bureaucracy, I must follow the steps.)
8.
Necesitas los documentos correctos, ... sin ellos no aprobarán tu solicitud.
(You need the correct documents, as without them they will not approve your application.)

Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence

Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.

1

Ya

Since

2

sin embargo

however

3

en otras palabras

in other words

4

Aunque

Although

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