Breakdown of Quiero salir esta noche, sin embargo, debo terminar mi informe primero.
yo
I
querer
to want
la noche
the night
mi
my
salir
to go out
terminar
to finish
el informe
the report
sin embargo
however
esta
this
deber
must
primero
first
Questions & Answers about Quiero salir esta noche, sin embargo, debo terminar mi informe primero.
Why is "sin embargo" used here instead of "pero"?
"Sin embargo" is a bit more formal and is often translated as "however". "Pero" generally means "but". Both introduce a contrast, but "sin embargo" tends to create a stronger, more emphatic contrast in Spanish.
Why do we use "debo" instead of "tengo que" or "necesito"?
"Debo" suggests a sense of duty or obligation (like "I must"). "Tengo que" literally means "I have to", which is also common and correct but sometimes sounds less formal. "Necesito" means "I need to" and focuses on the necessity rather than an obligation.
Why is "terminar mi informe" used rather than something like "acabar mi informe"?
"Terminar" and "acabar" both mean "to finish", but "terminar" is slightly more formal. In many contexts, they can be used interchangeably. "Terminar mi informe" and "acabar mi informe" both mean you need to complete your report.
Could "Quiero salir esta noche" be replaced with "Tengo ganas de salir esta noche"?
Yes! "Tengo ganas de salir esta noche" literally means "I feel like going out tonight", which is more colloquial. "Quiero salir esta noche" is more direct, meaning "I want to go out tonight". Both are natural in Spanish.
Is there any special punctuation required around "sin embargo"?
No special punctuation beyond the comma is required. Similar to English, you put a comma before "sin embargo" (when it connects two clauses in one sentence). Sometimes you may see it at the beginning of a sentence with a comma after it, like "Sin embargo, debo terminar mi informe".
More from this lesson
AI Language TutorTry it ↗
“What's the best way to learn Spanish grammar?”
Spanish grammar becomes intuitive with practice. Focus on understanding the core patterns first — how sentences are structured, how verbs change form, and how words relate to each other. Our course breaks these concepts into small lessons so you can build understanding step by step.
Sign up free — start using our AI language tutor
Start learning SpanishMaster Spanish — from Quiero salir esta noche, sin embargo, debo terminar mi informe primero to fluency
All course content and exercises are completely free — no paywalls, no trial periods.
- ✓ Infinitely deep — unlimited vocabulary and grammar
- ✓ Fast-paced — build complex sentences from the start
- ✓ Unforgettable — efficient spaced repetition system
- ✓ AI tutor to answer your grammar questions