"Even When" with Aun + Gerund
To say "even when doing [something]" or "despite doing [something]," use aun ("even") followed immediately by a gerund (an -ando or -iendo verb).
This structure introduces an ongoing background action that doesn't prevent the main event.
| Even looking at the GPS, I still don't understand this street. | Aun mirando el navegador, sigo sin entender esta calle. |
Notice that aun is written without an accent mark here.
| Even knowing the city, this intersection is extremely dangerous. | Aun conociendo la ciudad, esta intersección es peligrosísima. |
| Even seeing the arrow, I still don't know where to go. | Aun viendo la flecha, sigo sin saber adónde ir. |
Use this pattern to describe ongoing frustrations, like getting lost or stuck in traffic despite your best efforts.
| Even driving in the right lane, we are extremely lost. | Aun manejando por el carril derecho, estamos perdidísimos. |
| Even trying to merge, he still doesn't have room. | Aun intentando incorporarse, él sigue sin tener espacio. |
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