Objetivo de la Lección
Aprenderás a usar las conjunciones de contraste «although», «even though» y «however» para expresar diferencias y oposiciones entre ideas. Practicarás cómo aplicarlas correctamente en oraciones.
Sección 1: ¿Qué son las Conjunciones de Contraste?
Las conjunciones de contraste se utilizan para mostrar una oposición o diferencia entre dos ideas. Indican que un hecho no cambia el resultado o que algo es inesperado.
Sección 2: Usos de «Although», «Even Though» y «However»
2.1 «Although» (aunque)
Se usa para expresar una contradicción leve entre dos ideas.
Estructura:
- Although + cláusula
Ejemplos:
- Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
(Aunque estaba lloviendo, salimos a caminar). - She is very friendly, although she can be shy sometimes.
(Ella es muy amigable, aunque a veces puede ser tímida).
2.2 «Even Though» (aunque, a pesar de que)
Es más enfático que «although» y se usa para marcar una contradicción más fuerte o sorprendente.
Estructura:
- Even though + cláusula
Ejemplos:
- Even though he was tired, he finished the project.
(Aunque estaba cansado, terminó el proyecto). - She passed the test even though she didn’t study.
(Aprobó el examen aunque no estudió).
2.3 «However» (sin embargo)
Se usa para contrastar ideas en oraciones separadas.
Estructura:
- Oración + ; however, + oración
Ejemplos:
- I wanted to buy the dress; however, it was too expensive.
(Quería comprar el vestido; sin embargo, era demasiado caro). - The weather was cold; however, we enjoyed the trip.
(El clima estaba frío; sin embargo, disfrutamos del viaje).
Sección 3: Comparación de las Conjunciones
| Conjunción | Uso Principal | Ejemplo en Inglés | Traducción |
|---|---|---|---|
| Although | Contraste leve | Although she is busy, she helps everyone. | Aunque está ocupada, ayuda a todos. |
| Even Though | Contraste enfático | Even though it was late, they kept working. | Aunque era tarde, siguieron trabajando. |
| However | Contraste entre oraciones separadas | I was hungry; however, I didn’t eat. | Tenía hambre; sin embargo, no comí. |
Sección 4: Ejemplos Prácticos
| Conjunción | Oración | Traducción |
|---|---|---|
| Although | Although he studied, he didn’t pass the exam. | Aunque estudió, no aprobó el examen. |
| Even Though | Even though she was nervous, she gave a great speech. | Aunque estaba nerviosa, dio un gran discurso. |
| However | I like the movie; however, it was too long. | Me gusta la película; sin embargo, fue demasiado larga. |
Sección 5: Actividades Prácticas
Actividad 1: Completa las Oraciones
- ___ it was raining, we went hiking.
- She kept smiling ___ she was in pain.
- The food was delicious; ___, it was very spicy.
- ___ he studied hard, he didn’t pass the test.
Respuestas:
- Although
- even though
- however
- Although
Actividad 2: Traducción
Traduce las siguientes oraciones al inglés:
- Aunque estaba cansado, terminó el trabajo.
- El clima estaba frío; sin embargo, disfrutamos del paseo.
- Aunque ella no estudió, aprobó el examen.
- Me gusta el restaurante, aunque es caro.
Respuestas:
- Even though he was tired, he finished the work.
- The weather was cold; however, we enjoyed the walk.
- Although she didn’t study, she passed the exam.
- I like the restaurant, although it’s expensive.
Actividad 3: Identifica el Error
Corrige las siguientes oraciones:
- Even although it was raining, they played soccer.
- I was late; although, the meeting hadn’t started.
- She passed the test however she didn’t study.
- Although it is cold, but we are going outside.
Respuestas:
- Even though it was raining, they played soccer.
- I was late; however, the meeting hadn’t started.
- She passed the test; however, she didn’t study.
- Although it is cold, we are going outside.
Actividad 4: Escribe Tus Propias Oraciones
Escribe 2 oraciones con although, 1 con even though y 1 con however.
Ejemplo:
- Although: Although it was late, I kept working.
- Even Though: Even though he was sick, he went to school.
- However: I like the book; however, it’s too long.
Sección 6: Prueba Final
- Completa las oraciones con «although», «even though» o «however»:
- ___ she is very young, she is very mature.
- They enjoyed the trip; ___, the weather was terrible.
- He finished the race ___ he was injured.
- ___ it was a difficult exam, he passed with a high score.
- Traduce al inglés:
- Aunque hacía frío, salimos a caminar.
- Quería comprar el coche; sin embargo, era muy caro.
- Aunque estaba enferma, fue a trabajar.
- Me gusta la comida, aunque es picante.
Respuestas:
- Although, however, even though, Although
- Although it was cold, we went for a walk; I wanted to buy the car; however, it was too expensive; Even though she was sick, she went to work; I like the food, although it’s spicy.