Clauses of Concession

Question 1

Although / Even Though

Although and even though are used to introduce a contrast or an unexpected result. They are followed by a clause (subject + verb).

• Although: This word introduces something that is surprising compared to the main clause.
• Even though: This is a stronger form of “although.”
• Examples:
  1. Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
  2. Even though she was tired, she finished her homework.

Answer 1

Aunque / A pesar de que

Aunque y a pesar de que se utilizan para introducir un contraste o un resultado inesperado. Van seguidos de una cláusula (sujeto + verbo).

• Aunque: Esta palabra introduce algo que es sorprendente en comparación con la cláusula principal.
• A pesar de que: Esta es una forma más fuerte de “aunque”.
• Ejemplos:
  1. Aunque estaba lloviendo, salieron a pasear.
  2. A pesar de que estaba cansada, terminó su tarea.

Question 2

Despite / In Spite Of

Despite and in spite of are used to show contrast as well, but they are followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund (verb + -ing).

• Despite: This word is used to indicate that something happened or is true, even though there was an obstacle or difficulty.
• In spite of: This has the same meaning as “despite” and is interchangeable with it.
• Examples:
  1. Despite the rain, they went for a walk.
  2. In spite of her tiredness, she finished her homework.

Answer 2

A Pesar De / A Pesar De

Despite y in spite of se utilizan para mostrar contraste también, pero van seguidos de un sustantivo, pronombre o gerundio (verbo + -ando / -iendo).

• Despite: Esta palabra se usa para indicar que algo sucedió o es cierto, aunque hubo un obstáculo o dificultad.
• In spite of: Tiene el mismo significado que “a pesar de” y es intercambiable con ella.
• Ejemplos:
  1. A pesar de la lluvia, salieron a pasear.
  2. A pesar de su cansancio, terminó su tarea.