CONJUNCTIONS Flashcards
As long as…
Desde que…
-You can drive my car as long as you are careful.
As much as…
Tanto, quanto…
-He likes chocolate, as much as I do.
By the time…
Na hora que… / Quando…
-By the time you get home, I’ll have already finished cooking dinner.
Even if…
Mesmo se…
-Even if it rains tomorrow, we’ll still go to the park.
-I would go to the party even if I were tired.
Even though…
Mesmo que…
-She forgave him even though he made a serious mistake.
In case…
-Caso…
-Bring an umbrella in case it rains during the hike.
-I left a spare key with the neighbor in case I lose mine.
In order that…
Para que…
-He exercised regularly in order that could stay fit.
Just in case…
Caso…
-The brought extra food for the picnic just in case they get hungry.
Now that…
Agora que…
-Now that sun is shining, let’s go to the beach.
-Now that we’ve finished the work, we can relax.
So that…
Para que…
I’ll bring an umbrella so that I won’t get wet.
However
No entanto
I wanted to go for a run; however, it started raining.
“However” é muito usado para mostrar_ contraste entre duas ideias ou situações.
Inasmuch as…
Na medida em que / Visto que…
He is grateful, inasmuch as they helped him during tough times.
Unless
A menos que…
You won’t pass the course unless you study.
Rather Than…
Ao invés de…
I prefer tea rather than coffee.
Whether
Se
She didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Provided that…
Desde que… / Contanto que…
You can borrow my car provided that you return it by 5 PM.
Lest
Para que não… / A fim de evitar…
She whispered lest anyone should hear.
Although
Embora
Although he was tired, he kept working.
Though
Apesar de…
I love chocolate, though it’s not good for my health.
Whereas
Enquanto que…
I prefer action movies, whereas she loves comedies.
Wherever
Onde quer que…
She brings her camera wherever she goes.
Whenever
Sempre que…
Come visit us whenever you like.
On the other hand
Por outro lado…
She loves city life. On the other hand, he prefers the quiet of the countryside.
Therefore
Portanto…
The project was completed on time; therefore, the client was satisfied.
Besides
Além disso…
It’s too late to go out, and besides, I’m already in my pajamas.
In spite of…
Apesar de…
In spite of the bad weather, they decided to go hiking.
Moreover
Além disso…
The movie was boring. Moreover, the ending was predictable.
Furthermore
Além do mais…
The recipe is easy to follow; furthermore, it requires very few ingredients.
Nevertheless
No entanto / Apesar disso
It was a difficult challenge. Nevertheless, she managed to complete it.
In addition
Além disso…
The hotel offers free breakfast. In addition, there’s a gym and a pool.
Despite
Apesar de…
He went for a run despite the rain.
Hence
Por isso / Daí
She was the most qualified candidate; hence, she got the job.
