though

sin embargo, no obstante

Se usa para añadir algo que contrasta con lo que se acaba de decir.

En inglés sencillo: Used to add something that contrasts with what you have just said.

• It was expensive. I liked it, though.
• The walk was long but enjoyable, though.
• I cannot come tonight. Thanks for asking, though.

Cómo se usa: statement + though (The room is small. It is comfortable, though.)

Sinónimos: however, nevertheless, still

Expresiones frecuentes: nice though, expensive though, thanks though

de verdad, realmente

Refuerza una afirmación o pregunta, a menudo para expresar acuerdo con alguien.

En inglés sencillo: Used to make a statement or question stronger, often when agreeing with someone.

• Isn't it cold, though?
• Doesn't he sing well, though?
• Wasn't that a wonderful meal, though?

Cómo se usa: negative question + though (Isn't she talented, though?)

Sinónimos: indeed, really

Expresiones frecuentes: isn't it though, really though, doesn't he though

aunque, a pesar de que

Introduce un hecho que hace sorprendente o inesperado lo que se afirma en la oración principal.

En inglés sencillo: Introduces a fact that makes the main statement surprising or unexpected.

• Though it was cold, we went swimming.
• He smiled, though he was nervous.
• Though tired, she stayed to help us clean.

Cómo se usa: though + clause (Though it was raining, we went out.); though + adjective (Though tired, she finished the work.)

Sinónimos: although, even though

Expresiones frecuentes: though tired, even though, though someone is

aunque

Introduce un hecho pese al cual sucede lo afirmado, de manera sorprendente o inesperada.

En inglés sencillo: Introduces a fact that makes the main statement surprising or unexpected.

• Though she was tired, she kept walking.
• I enjoyed the film, though it was long.
• Though the door was open, no one came inside.

Cómo se usa: though + clause (Though he spoke loudly, nobody heard him.)

Sinónimos: although, even though

Expresiones frecuentes: though someone is, though tired, even though

sin embargo, no obstante

Añade un hecho o una opinión que limita o contrasta con la afirmación anterior.

En inglés sencillo: Adds a fact or opinion that limits or contrasts with the previous statement.

• The soup was cold. It tasted good, though.
• I enjoyed the trip. The hotel was expensive, though.
• The shoes fit well. I dislike the colour, though.

Cómo se usa: statement + though (We lost. It was a good game, though.)

Sinónimos: however, nevertheless

Expresiones frecuentes: good though, nice though, expensive though