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Pensé que era más difícil, pero en realidad fue bastante fácil.

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I thought it was harder, but actually, it was quite easy.

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En realidad, no me gusta mucho la comida picante.

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Actually, I don’t really like spicy food.

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En realidad, no me siento muy bien hoy.

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Actually, I don’t feel very well today.

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Muchos creen que él es antipático, pero en realidad es muy amable.

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Many think he is unfriendly, but actually, he is very kind.

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En realidad, solo quiero descansar este fin de semana.

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In reality, I just want to rest this weekend.

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Parecía complicado, pero en realidad fue muy sencillo.

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It seemed complicated, but actually, it was very simple.

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En realidad, el proyecto aún no está terminado.

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Actually, the project is not finished yet.

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While both “al menos” and “por lo menos” can often be translated as “at least,” “al menos” is more about consolation or minimizing the negative aspect, whereas “por lo menos” often emphasizes a minimum requirement, degree, or baseline that has been met.

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Al Menos (Consolation/Minimization):
* No gané la competencia, pero al menos participé.
* Translation: I didn’t win the competition, but at least I participated.

Por lo Menos (Minimum Quantity/Degree):
* Por lo menos hay tres opciones para elegir.
* Translation: There are at least three options to choose from.

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No conseguí el trabajo que quería, pero al menos tengo un empleo.

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I didn’t get the job I wanted, but at least I have a job.

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Perdimos el partido, pero al menos lo intentamos.

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We lost the game, but at least we tried.

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Es un coche viejo, pero al menos funciona.

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It’s an old car, but at least it works.

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Llegué tarde, pero al menos llegué.

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I arrived late, but at least I arrived.

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Necesitamos por lo menos cinco voluntarios.

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We need at least five volunteers.

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Por lo menos tres personas vinieron a la reunión.

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At least three people came to the meeting.

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No tengo suficiente dinero, pero por lo menos puedo comprar lo esencial.

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I don’t have enough money, but at least I can buy the essentials.

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No terminamos el proyecto, pero por lo menos avanzamos bastante.

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We didn’t finish the project, but at least we made significant progress.

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Llegaremos tarde, pero por lo menos llegaremos.

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We will arrive late, but at least we will arrive.

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Está lloviendo, pero por lo menos tenemos paraguas.

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It’s raining, but at least we have umbrellas.

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No gané la competencia, pero al menos participé.

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I didn’t win the competition, but at least I participated.

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Por lo menos hay tres opciones para elegir.

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There are at least three options to choose from.

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Estudié mucho para el examen; sin embargo, no obtuve la nota que esperaba.

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I studied a lot for the exam; however, I didn’t get the grade I expected.

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Me dijo que estaba muy cansado; sin embargo, salió a correr.

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He told me he was very tired; however, he went out for a run.

23
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La mayoría piensa que la película es excelente; sin embargo, a mí no me gustó.

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Most people think the movie is excellent; however, I didn’t like it.

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El equipo jugó muy bien; sin embargo, perdieron el partido.

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The team played very well; however, they lost the game.

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Hace frío afuera; sin embargo, el sol está brillando.

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It’s cold outside; however, the sun is shining.

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A Juan le gusta el fútbol; en cambio, a Pedro le encanta el baloncesto.

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Juan likes soccer; on the other hand, Pedro loves basketball.

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El primer método no funcionó; en cambio, el segundo fue muy efectivo.

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The first method didn’t work; on the other hand, the second was very effective.

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El verano pasado hizo mucho calor; en cambio, este año ha sido bastante fresco.

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Last summer was very hot; on the other hand, this year has been quite cool.

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Ella se mostró muy emocionada con la noticia; en cambio, él no pareció interesado.

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She was very excited about the news; on the other hand, he didn’t seem interested.

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Podemos ir al cine esta noche; en cambio, podríamos quedarnos en casa y ver una película.

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We can go to the movies tonight; on the other hand, we could stay home and watch a movie.

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No tengo mucho tiempo hoy; de todos modos, intentaré ayudarte.

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I don’t have much time today; anyway, I’ll try to help you.

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Está lloviendo mucho; de todos modos, iremos al parque.

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It’s raining heavily; anyway, we will go to the park.

33
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No me gusta mucho esa idea, pero de todos modos, vamos a intentarlo.

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I don’t like that idea much, but anyway, let’s try it.

34
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Aunque no me sienta bien, de todos modos iré a la reunión.

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Even if I don’t feel well, I will go to the meeting anyway.

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Tuvimos algunas discusiones, pero de todos modos somos amigos.

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We had some arguments, but anyway, we are friends.

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A pesar de la lluvia, decidimos hacer el picnic.

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Despite the rain, we decided to have the picnic.

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A pesar de su juventud, es muy maduro para su edad.

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Despite his youth, he is very mature for his age.

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A pesar de los problemas técnicos, la presentación fue un éxito.

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Despite the technical problems, the presentation was a success.

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A pesar de estar cansada, siguió trabajando hasta tarde.

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Despite being tired, she kept working until late.

40
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A pesar de la oposición de sus padres, decidió estudiar arte.

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Despite his parents’ opposition, he decided to study art.

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Estudió mucho para el examen; por lo tanto, obtuvo una buena calificación.

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He studied a lot for the exam; therefore, he got a good grade.

42
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No hemos terminado el proyecto; por lo tanto, no podemos presentarlo hoy.

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We haven’t finished the project; therefore, we can’t present it today.

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El coche está averiado; por lo tanto, tenemos que tomar el autobús.

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The car is broken down; therefore, we have to take the bus.

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El clima ha estado muy seco; por lo tanto, hay riesgo de incendios forestales.

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The weather has been very dry; therefore, there is a risk of wildfires.

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