Aunque + El Imperfecto de Subjuntivo

Question 1

aunque is followed by the imperfect subjunctive in two situations

Answer 1

aunque refers to a past action - subjunctive mood implies that the information has already been mentioned and is shared by the speaker and the listener.

information after aunque refers to a future hypothetical idea

Question 2

• The meeting with the clients yesterday was a success.

- Yes, but even though it was a success, we had to compromise too much on our side.

Answer 2

• La reunión de ayer con los clientes fue un éxito.

- Sí, pero aunque fuera un éxito, tuvimos que ceder demasiado por nuestra parte.

Question 3

• I don’t understand why the client doesn’t want to sign the contract.
• I think, even if you offered him /were to offer more advantages, he would still not sign. He is a very stubborn client.

Answer 3

No entiendo por qué el cliente no quiere firmar el contrato.

-Yo creo que aunque le ofrecieras más ventajas, no firmaría tampoco. Es un cliente muy testarudo.

Question 4

Despite having been offered some help I haven’t been able to get over it.

Answer 4

Aunque me ofreciesen ayuda yo no he podido superarlo.

Question 5

Despite having talked about the issue they haven’t sorted the problem yet.

Answer 5

Aunque hablaran del asunto todavía no han resuelto el problema.

Question 6

Despite destroying the park the boys haven’t been punished.

Answer 6

Aunque destrozaran el parque los chicos no han sido castigados.

Question 7

She wouldn’t tell you her secret even if you insisted.

Answer 7

Ella no te diría su secreto aunque insistieras.

Question 8

Even if Miguel and I were to divorce, he will always be my only love.

Answer 8

Aunque Miguel y yo nos divorciáramos, él siempre será mi único amor.

Question 9

Even if you begged me I wouldn’t marry you.

Answer 9

Aunque me suplicaras no me casaría contigo.