Connectors

Question 1

aunque

Answer 1

although ——– Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.

Question 2

pero

Answer 2

but ——– She wanted to go out, but it was too late.

Question 3

sin embargo

Answer 3

however ——– He studied hard; however, he didn’t perform well in the exam.

Question 4

no obstante

Answer 4

nevertheless ——– It was a difficult task; nevertheless, they completed it successfully.

Question 5

por el contrario

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by contrast ——– He is very outgoing; by contrast, his sister is quite shy.

Question 6

por el contrario

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on the contrary ——– He believed it would rain; on the contrary, the weather was clear.

Question 7

si no, otra posibilidad

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alternatively ——– You can take the bus, alternatively, you can use a taxi.

Question 8

en lugar de

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instead of ——– Use a pen instead of a pencil.

Question 9

a la inversa

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conversely ——– High levels of education correlate with higher income; conversely, lower education levels correlate with lower income.

Question 10

además (1)

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furthermore ——– The weather was beautiful; furthermore, the scenery was breathtaking.

Question 11

además (2)

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moreover ——– She is talented, moreover, she is hardworking.

Question 12

además (3)

Answer 12

in addition ——– We need to buy milk, eggs, and bread. In addition, we should get some fresh fruit.

Question 13

aparte de esto/eso

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apart from this/that ——– Apart from the issues we discussed, everything else is fine.

Question 14

también

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also ——– She likes to swim, and she also enjoys playing tennis.

Question 15

además (4)

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besides ——– He has many hobbies; besides, he is a talented musician.

Question 16

además de eso

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On top of that ——– She is an excellent cook, and on top of that, she’s a skilled painter.

Question 17

un ejemplo es

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one such example is ——– Learning a new language is challenging; one such example is trying to master pronunciation.

Question 18

tal / tales como

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such as ——– He enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, and camping.

Question 19

en otras palabras

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in other words ——– The process is, in other words, the series of steps to achieve a specific goal.

Question 20

por ejemplo

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for instance ——– There are many outdoor activities you can enjoy; for instance, hiking or kayaking.

Question 21

un ejemplo de ello podria ser

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one instance could be ——– In a fast-paced environment, one instance could be responding to customer inquiries promptly.

Question 22

antes de nada

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first of all ——– First of all, gather all the necessary materials for the experiment.

Question 23

en primer lugar, primero

Answer 23

first / firstly ——– Firstly, let’s consider the main factors influencing the decision.

Question 24

en segundo lugar

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second / secondly ——– Secondly, we need to analyze the potential risks involved.

Question 25

luego, después de que (1)

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later ——– He finished his homework; later, he went out with friends.

Question 26

luego, después de que (2)

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after that ——– Finish the introductory paragraph, and after that, move on to the main points.

Question 27

luego, después de que (3)

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afterwards ——– We enjoyed the movie; afterwards, we went for dinner.

Question 28

entonces, seguidamente (1)

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then ——– Complete the first step, then proceed to the next one.

Question 29

entonces, seguidamente (2)

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next ——– Finish preparing the ingredients; next, start cooking.

Question 30

finalmente

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finally ——– Finally, add the finishing touches to your artwork.

Question 31

una vez

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once ——– Once the project is complete, we can celebrate our success.

Question 32

mientras tanto

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meanwhile ——– She is at work; meanwhile, her children are at school.

Question 33

antes de

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prior to ——– The meeting was scheduled prior to the conference.

Question 34

tras esa fase / periodo

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after that stage ——– After that stage, the production process becomes more automated.

Question 35

posteriormente

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subsequently ——– The report will be reviewed, and subsequently, it will be discussed in the meeting.

Question 36

eventualmente

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eventually ——– With hard work, eventually, you will achieve your goals.

Question 37

siempre que

Answer 37

whenever ——– You can call me whenever you need assistance.

Question 38

cuando / mientras

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while ——– I enjoy listening to music while I work.

Question 39

en cuanto

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as soon as ——– Send me the document as soon as it’s ready.

Question 40

antes de que

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before ——– Read the instructions before starting the experiment.

Question 41

hasta (que)

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until ——– Wait here until I return.

Question 42

ahora que

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now that ——– Now that you’ve finished your homework, you can go play.

Question 43

desde

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since ——– She has been working from home since the beginning of the pandemic.

Question 44

durante

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for ——– They lived in the city for many years before moving to the countryside.

Question 45

de repente

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suddenly ——– Suddenly, the lights went out.

Question 46

para que

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so that ——– He studied hard so that he could pass the exam.

Question 47

para que

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in order that ——– They worked together in order that the project could be completed on time.

Question 48

para

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so as to ——– He woke up early so as to finish his work before the deadline.

Question 49

para

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to (infinitive) ——– He left a note to remind himself to buy groceries.

Question 50

para

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in order to ——– She started a savings account in order to save money for a vacation.

Question 51

a consecuencia

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consequently ——– The storm caused flooding, and consequently, many roads were closed.

Question 52

por consiguiente

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therefore ——– The experiment produced accurate results; therefore, the hypothesis was supported.

Question 53

por esta razón

Answer 53

for this ——– The team worked hard, and for this, they achieved success.

Question 54

esa razón

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that reason ——– The car was in poor condition; that reason, it didn’t start.

Question 55

por esto

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that is why ——– He was feeling unwell, that is why he decided to stay home.

Question 56

de ahí que

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hence ——– The company invested in new technology; hence, productivity increased.

Question 57

teniendo esto en cuenta

Answer 57

with this in mind ——– With this in mind, let’s consider the implications of our decision.

Question 58

en vista del hecho de que

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on account of the fact ——– The event was canceled on account of the fact that the venue was not available.

Question 59

teniendo esto en mente

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bearing this in mind ——– Consider the budget constraints bearing this in mind.

Question 60

teniendo esto en cuenta

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taking this into account ——– Taking this into account, we need to revise our strategy.

Question 61

por lo tanto

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thus ——– The negotiations were successful, thus, a new agreement was reached.

Question 62

a causa de

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because of ——– The match was postponed because of heavy rain.

Question 63

debido a

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owing to ——– The flight was delayed owing to technical issues.

Question 64

como resultado de

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as a result of ——– The accident occurred as a result of reckless driving.

Question 65

en virtud de

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by virtue of ——– He got the job by virtue of his extensive experience.

Question 66

gracias a

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thanks to ——– The project was successful thanks to the dedicated team.

Question 67

a raíz de

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following ——– The protests erupted following the government’s decision.

Question 68

en vista de

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in view of ——– The event was canceled in view of the potential risks.

Question 69

ante

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in the face of ——– In the face of economic challenges, the company implemented cost-cutting measures.

Question 70

por la simple razón de

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for the simple reason that ——– He resigned for the simple reason that he found a better job opportunity.

Question 71

dado que

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given that ——– The meeting was canceled given that key participants were unavailable.

Question 72

causado por

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caused by ——– The damage to the car was caused by a collision with another vehicle.