Breakdown of El rascacielos es de acero oscuro. Sin embargo, es muy luminoso.
ser
to be
de
of
muy
very
oscuro
dark
Questions & Answers about El rascacielos es de acero oscuro. Sin embargo, es muy luminoso.
How does sin embargo function in this sentence compared to just using pero?
Both show contrast, but sin embargo is a bit more formal and is used here to introduce a surprising fact (partial opposition). While you could use pero, sin embargo acts more like "however" or "nevertheless" to smoothly bridge two separate sentences.
Could I use no obstante instead of sin embargo here?
Yes, absolutely! No obstante and sin embargo are virtually identical in meaning and grammatical use when showing contrast. Both work perfectly here, though no obstante can sound slightly more formal in Spain.
Why does the singular word for skyscraper end in an 's' (el rascacielos)?
Why do we use es instead of está for both the material and being bright?