Learn Spanish (Latin America): El documental es cautivador; no obstante, el guion tiene algunos errores. - The documentary is captivating; nevertheless, the script has some errors.

Word

El documental es cautivador; no obstante, el guion tiene algunos errores.

Meaning

The documentary is captivating; nevertheless, the script has some errors.

Part of speech

sentence

Pronunciation

Course

Spanish (Latin America)

Lesson

However and nevertheless (ahora bien, no obstante)

Breakdown of El documental es cautivador; no obstante, el guion tiene algunos errores.

Questions & Answers about El documental es cautivador; no obstante, el guion tiene algunos errores.

What is the difference between no obstante and sin embargo in this sentence?

Both mean "however" or "nevertheless" and are used to introduce a contrasting idea. In this sentence, you could easily swap no obstante for sin embargo. The main difference is one of register: no obstante sounds a bit more formal and academic, making it perfect for written reviews or critiques.

Why is there a semicolon before no obstante and a comma after it?

When you use a contrast connector like no obstante to link two complete, independent thoughts, standard Spanish punctuation rules require a semicolon (or a period) before the connector and a comma immediately after it.

I sometimes see the word for "script" written with an accent mark (guión). Why doesn't it have one here?

You will still see guión in older texts, but the official spelling changed in 2010. The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) ruled that guion is technically a single syllable (a diphthong), and single-syllable words generally do not get written accent marks in Spanish.

Could I say unos errores instead of algunos errores?