Expressing contrast with aunque
When you want to acknowledge an obstacle or a contrasting fact—like the exhausting but rewarding reality of taking care of a newborn—you can use the word aunque ("although" or "even though").
When stating a fact that is currently true or happening, follow aunque with a regular verb in the indicative mood (the standard present tense you already know).
| although, even though | aunque |
| Although the baby cries a lot, motherhood is beautiful. | Aunque el bebé llora mucho, la maternidad es preciosa. |
| Even though my head hurts, his smile calms me. | Aunque me duele la cabeza, su sonrisa me calma. |
Using aunque in the middle of a sentence
Just like in English, you can place aunque at the beginning of your sentence, or you can use it in the middle to connect two ideas.
| We are tired although the baby sleeps in the crib. | Estamos cansados aunque el bebé duerme en la cuna. |
| I kiss the baby even though he is dirty. | Beso al bebé aunque está sucio. |
| We buy diapers even though they are very expensive. | Compramos pañales aunque son muy caros. |
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