75 Transition Phrases plus Examples ctd 6

Question 1

73. también – also, too

Answer 1

“También” means “in addition”.

Question 2

I want to learn to dance salsa, too.

Answer 2

Yo quiero aprender a bailar salsa también.

Question 3

74. otra vez – again

Answer 3

The phrase “otra vez” means “another time” or “once more”.

Question 4

You are asking me the same question again.

Answer 4

Me estás haciendo la misma pregunta otra vez.

Question 5

76. en primera instancia – in the first place, first of all

Answer 5

For introducing an initial idea, you can use the phrase “en primera instancia”.

Question 6

First of all, I want to thank you for your presence.

Answer 6

En primera instancia, quiero agradecerles su presencia.

Question 7

77. de igual manera – similarly, likewise, in the same way

Answer 7

You can use this Spanish phrase to express a similarity between two facts or events.

Question 8

In the same way, I want to thank you for your participation.

Answer 8

De igual manera, quiero agradecerte por tu participación.

Question 9

Spanish Transition Words to Contrast an Idea

78. a diferencia de – in contrast to, unlike

Answer 9

For expressing that something is different from something else, use the phrase “a diferencia de”.

Question 10

Unlike my grandparents, many people prefer to stay at home.

Answer 10

A diferencia de mis abuelos, muchas personas prefieren quedarse en casa.

Question 11

79. a pesar de – in spite of, despite

Answer 11

“A pesar de” means “without being affected by”. This phrase is usually translated into English as “despite” or “in spite of”.

Question 12

We arrived on time to work despite the traffic.

Answer 12

Llegamos a tiempo al trabajo a pesar del tráfico.

Question 13

80. a pesar de que – despite the fact that, although

Answer 13

The phrase “a pesar de que” usually introduces a subordinate sentence. It means “although”.

Question 14

Even though I do not like action movies, I liked this one.

I went out even though it was raining.

Answer 14

A pesar de que no me gustan las películas de acción, esta me gustó.

Salí a pesar de que estaba lloviendo.

Question 15

81. al contrario – on the contrary, in contrast

Answer 15

Don’t confuse “al contrario” and “de lo contrario”. “Al contrario” means “on the contrary”. “De lo contrario” means “if not”.

Question 16

I have no objection. On the contrary, I agree with you.

Answer 16

No tengo ninguna objeción. Al contrario, estoy de acuerdo contigo.

Question 17

82. aunque – although, even though

Answer 17

The word “aunque” introduces a subordinate sentence. It means “although”

Question 18

I’ll come to your house even if you do not want to.

Answer 18

Llegaré a tu casa aunque no quieras.

Question 19

84. en cambio – on the other hand, instead

Answer 19

This prepositional phrase expresses a complete contrast.

Question 20

I, on the other hand, prefer sweets.

Answer 20

Yo en cambio prefiero los dulces.

Question 21

You are young. I, on the contrary, am very old.

Answer 21

Tú eres joven. Yo, en cambio, soy muy mayor.

Question 22

85. en contraste con – in contrast to

Answer 22

This phrase is used to compare two things or people and say that the second one is different from the first one.

Question 23

In contrast to the dog, the cat has become domesticated only in recent times.

Answer 23

En contraste con el perro, el gato se ha domesticado sólo recientemente.

Question 24

86. en lugar de – instead of, rather than

Answer 24

You can use this Spanish phrase to say that something replaces something else.

Question 25

I prefer to help instead of sitting here.

Answer 25

Prefiero ayudar en lugar de quedarme aquí sentada.

Question 26

You won’t believe it!

Answer 26

No vas a creerlo