A concession presents an obstacle that does not prevent the main action.
The idea
Aunque introduces a finite clause. A pesar de precedes a noun or infinitive; use a pesar de que before a finite clause.
| Expresión | Construcción |
|---|---|
| aunque | oración con verbo conjugado |
| a pesar de | sustantivo o infinitivo |
| a pesar de que | oración con verbo conjugado |
Examples
- Aunque llueve, abrimos el mercado.Although it is raining, we open the market.
- A pesar de la lluvia, abrimos el mercado.Despite the rain, we open the market.
- Aunque Marta estaba cansada, terminó el informe.Although Marta was tired, she finished the report.
- A pesar de estar cansada, Marta terminó el informe.Despite being tired, Marta finished the report.
- Aunque no conozco la ciudad, encontraré la biblioteca.Although I do not know the city, I will find the library.
- A pesar del ruido, los niños siguieron leyendo.Despite the noise, the children kept reading.
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Watch out
Do not put a finite verb directly after a pesar de: add que.
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Choose the option that completes the sentence. ___ hace frío, iremos a la playa. (aunque / a pesar de)
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aunque
aunque: the finite verb describes the cold.
Choose the option that completes the sentence. ___ viento, el barco salió. (aunque / a pesar del)
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a pesar del
a pesar del: the noun names the wind; de and el contract.
Choose the option that completes the sentence. ___ vivir lejos, Ana visita a su abuelo cada semana. (aunque / a pesar de)
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a pesar de
a pesar de: the infinitive describes where Ana lives.
Choose the option that completes the sentence. ___ que estaba cerrado, esperaron delante del museo. (aunque / a pesar de)
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a pesar de
a pesar de: the following que introduces the finite clause.
Practice round
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Choose the option that completes the sentence. ___ hace frío, iremos a la playa. (aunque / a pesar de)
Choose the option that completes the sentence. ___ viento, el barco salió. (aunque / a pesar del)
Choose the option that completes the sentence. ___ vivir lejos, Ana visita a su abuelo cada semana. (aunque / a pesar de)
Choose the option that completes the sentence. ___ que estaba cerrado, esperaron delante del museo. (aunque / a pesar de)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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