Aunque introduces a circumstance that does not prevent the main action.

The idea

Use the indicative to present a circumstance as a fact: aunque llueve. Use the subjunctive for a hypothetical concession: aunque llueva.

Examples

  • Aunque llueve, salimos.Although it is raining, we are going out.
  • Aunque llueva, saldremos.Even if it rains, we will go out.
  • Aunque hace frío, paseo.Although it is cold, I go for a walk.
  • Aunque haga frío, pasearé.Even if it is cold, I will go for a walk.
  • Aunque él tiene poco tiempo, nos ayuda.Although he has little time, he helps us.
  • Aunque él tenga poco tiempo, nos ayudará.Even if he has little time, he will help us.

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Watch out

The subjunctive can also refer to known information presented as assumed; it does not always mean the speaker is uncertain.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the present indicative form. Aunque ___, salimos. (llueve / llueva)

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    llueve

    Llueve is the requested present indicative form.

  2. Choose the present subjunctive form. Aunque ___, saldremos. (llueva / llueve)

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    llueva

    Llueva is the requested present subjunctive form.

  3. Choose the present subjunctive form of tener. Aunque él ___ poco tiempo, nos ayudará. (tenga / tiene)

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    tenga

    Tenga is the requested present subjunctive form.

Use it today

Choose the requested indicative or subjunctive form in each concession.