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although, even though

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conjunction Very common #532
although, even though
SP: Aunque está cansada, va a trabajar.
EN: Although she is tired, she goes to work.

Aunque nadie ha estado enamorado de mí nunca.

Although no one has ever been in love with me.

Aunque creo que nunca se lo he dicho.

Although I don't think I've ever told him that.

Jugamos al fútbol aunque estuviera lloviendo.

We played football even though it was raining.

Aunque la vida te guarde un contratiempo.

Even if life has a setback in store for you.

— Mañana empieza todo (2016)

Aunque, lo dudo.

Although, I doubt it.

— Wicked (2024)

Y, aunque a veces me gana la ira, estar con ustedes es un regalo de la vida.

And although anger sometimes gets the better of me, being with you is a gift from life.

— La sociedad de la nieve (2023)

Aunque no tengo nada dulce, solo miel.

Although I don't have anything sweet, just honey.

— Sin amor (2017)

Y aunque reconoce a su ex, por su pelo largo, no recuerda su nombre.

And although he recognizes his ex by her long hair, he doesn't remember her name.

— It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)

Aunque estaba muy ocupada, vino a despedirse de mí.

Although she was very busy, she came to say goodbye to me.

Aunque tenga usted razón, mejor no lo ofenda.

Even if you are right, it is better not to offend him.

— El médico de Budapest (2020)

Aunque no creo que a alguien le importe lo que toque.

Although I don't think anyone cares what I play.

— La ciudad de las estrellas (La La Land) (2016)

Aunque definitivamente no está roto.

Although it definitely isn't broken.

— Toni Erdmann (2016)

Ella abrió la ventana aunque le dije que no lo hiciera.

She opened the window even though I told her not to.

Aunque leas mis libros nunca los comprenderás.

Even if you read my books, you will never understand them.

— La dolce vita (1960)

Aunque, probablemente te puedas imaginar qué ocurre.

Although, you can probably imagine what happens.

Aunque nos espere el dolor y la muerte, contra el enemigo nos manda el deber.

Though pain and death await us, duty commands us to fight the enemy.

Aunque estos pantalones son muy grandes.

Although these pants are very large.

— La gran juerga (1966)

Aunque terminemos perdiendo, no estaremos peor que si nos rendimos.

Even if we end up losing, we won’t be any worse off than if we give up.

— Sin novedad en el frente (2022)

Aunque no es tan simple, ¿verdad, Ian?

Although it's not that simple, is it, Ian?

— Control (2007)

Seguramente no lo sabrías aunque te lo dijera.

You probably wouldn't know even if I told you.

— Burning (2018)

Aunque el pie le pesa mucho.

Although his foot is very heavy.

Es una historia interesante, aunque lo diga yo mismo.

It's an interesting story, if I do say so myself.

Aunque llovía, jugamos futbol.

Even though it was raining, we played soccer.

Aunque Tom dijo que era feliz, no lo era.

Although Tom said he was happy, he wasn’t.

Aunque odio de veras la gramática, resulta útil.

Although I really hate grammar, it turns out to be useful.

Me separé de mi viejo auto, aunque odié hacerlo.

I parted ways with my old car, even though I hated doing it.

Aunque estés rico, dudo que seas feliz.

Even if you're rich, I doubt you're happy.

Aunque tuviese que andar un día entero.

Even if I had to walk for a whole day.

— El espíritu de la colmena (1973)

Mi abuela puede caminar sola, aunque despacio.

My grandmother can walk on her own, although slowly.

Aunque ella está escribiendo, a menudo mira su teléfono.

Even though she's writing, she often looks at her phone.

— Decision to Leave (2022)

Por la mañana se sentía muy cansado aunque habia estado durmiendo.

In the morning he felt very tired even though he had been sleeping.

— It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)

Lo entiendo ahora, aunque no sé a quién busca.

I understand it now, although I don't know who he is looking for.

— El imperio de las sombras (2016)

Aunque lo digas, no te creo.

Even if you say it, I don't believe you.

Aunque Tom tiene más de treinta años, todavía parece un adolescente.

Although Tom is over thirty, he still looks like a teenager.

Ella se casó con él aunque no le gustaba.

She married him even though she didn't like him.

Aunque perdí mi trabajo.

Even though I lost my job.

— Gully Boy (2019)

Aunque fuera verdad, ¿por qué importaría?

Even if it were true, why would it matter?

Ya lo quiero comer aunque todavía no está cocido al horno.

I already want to eat it, even though it hasn’t been baked yet.

A Luisa le sentó bien la idea de una ducha, aunque fuera con agua fría.

The idea of a shower appealed to Luisa, even if it was with cold water.

— Y tu mamá también (2001)

Vamos a nadar aunque haga un poco de frío.

We're going swimming even if it's a little cold.

Aunque va a ser un poco tarde.

Although it’s going to be a little late.

— Die My Love (2025)

Aunque entiendas francés, no entiendes español.

Even if you understand French, you don't understand Spanish.

Aunque seamos diferentes, tenemos algo en común.

Although we are different, we have something in common.

— Who Am I: Ningún sistema es seguro (2014)

Aunque lo sea, ¿qué vas a hacer?

Even if it is, what are you going to do?

— Un simple accidente (2025)

Ver un amanecer cuando quisiera, aunque supiera que no era real.

To see a sunrise whenever I wanted, even though I knew it wasn't real.

— Buena suerte, pásalo bien, no mueras (2026)

Ellos se querían mucho, aunque eran unos niños.

They loved each other very much, even though they were just children.

— Quieto, muere, resucita (1990)

Aunque a veces dudo si no los obligan.

Although sometimes I wonder if they aren't being forced.

— Taxi Express (1998)

Una que no podríamos ocultar aunque quisiéramos.

One that we couldn't hide even if we wanted to.

Aunque por ley tenga que hacerlo.

Even though he has to do it by law.

— Leviatán (2014)

Aunque hablaba en francés, ellos no entendieron.

Although he was speaking French, they didn’t understand.

Sí, aunque yo tengo mucho trabajo.

Yes, although I have a lot of work.

— Cuentos de Tokio (1953)

Aunque veo el futuro, sólo son pocos segundos.

Although I can see the future, it's only for a few seconds.

— Chainsaw Man - La película: El arco de Reze (2025)

Siguió trabajando aunque estaba cansada.

She continued working even though she was tired.

Finalmente, aunque tarde, él llegó.

Finally, although late, he arrived.

Aunque no lo parezca, soy un niño.

Although it may not seem like it, I'm a child.

Aunque era muy tarde, él siguió trabajando.

Although it was very late, he continued working.

Aunque seguro que soy mucho mejor jefa de lo que tú serías jamás.

Although I'm sure I'm a much better boss than you ever would be.

— SEND HELP (Enviad ayuda) (2026)

Aunque luego una se queda sola.

Even though you end up alone.

— Comer, beber, amar (1994)

Aunque algunos nos quedamos en las cuevas, con cuerpo de animal.

Although some of us stayed in the caves, with animal bodies.

— Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Aunque puedas matar tan fácilmente, no te será tan fácil matarte a ti mismo.

Even though you can kill so easily, it won't be so easy for you to kill yourself.

— Primavera, verano, otoño, invierno... y primavera (2003)

Aunque hasta ahora no hay evidencia de que sea el caso.

Although so far there is no evidence that this is the case.

— Bugonia (2025)

Aunque ya no quedan muchos.

Although there aren’t many left.

— Salyut-7: Héroes en el espacio (2017)

Aunque no me ofrecieron ningún título homologado.

Although they didn't offer me any accredited degree.

— El hoyo (2019)

Aunque es joven, tiene las ideas muy claras sobre su futuro.

Although she is young, she has very clear ideas about her future.

Aunque soy peor que una bestia, ¿no tengo derecho a vivir?

Even though I’m worse than a beast, don’t I have the right to live?

— Old Boy (2003)

Aunque me haya traído flores, igual no lo perdonaré.

Even though he brought me flowers, I still won't forgive him.

Pero aunque esas palabras se borraron, la tradición debe permanecer.

But even though those words were erased, the tradition must remain.

— Your Name (2016)

Aunque así sea.

Even if that's the case.

— Love Actually (2003)

Aunque quizás sea bueno.

Although it might be good.

— O Som ao Redor (2012)

Aunque hayas tenido la inteligencia de no dejar huellas.

Even if you were smart enough not to leave any traces.

— La vida de los otros (2006)

Aunque él es muy orgulloso para aceptarlo como regalo.

Although he is too proud to accept it as a gift.

Y eso vas a aprender, aunque te duela.

And that's what you're going to learn, even if it hurts.

— El laberinto del fauno (2006)

Sigamos en contacto por teléfono, aunque te vayas lejos.

Let’s keep in touch by phone, even if you move far away.

Como dije, aunque le había disparado, seguía acercándose.

As I said, even though I had shot him, he kept coming closer.

— Chicago (2002)

Ahora, en aquel tiempo aunque yo siempre iba corriendo.

Now, at that time although I was always running.

Aunque esa no es la tarea concreta nuestra.

Although that is not our specific task.

— Moscú no cree en las lágrimas (1980)

Aunque sus palabras, son simples y pocas, escucha, escucha.

Although his words are simple and few, listen, listen.

Aunque me parece extraño.

Although it seems strange to me.

— Una segunda madre (2015)

Siempre olvido encender el cartel, aunque sí hay cuartos disponibles.

I always forget to turn on the sign, even though there are rooms available.

— Psicosis (1960)

Di la verdad aunque te tiemble la voz.

Tell the truth even if your voice trembles.

Aunque cada persona sigue un camino diferente, nuestros destinos son los mismos.

Although each person follows a different path, our destinations are the same.

Aunque se sentiría sola.

Although she would feel lonely.

— Love Actually (2003)

Ven aunque llegues tarde.

Come even if you arrive late.

Aunque la maleta de Eri parezca pesada, en realidad es muy ligera.

Although Eri's suitcase may look heavy, it's actually very light.

Aunque él sea muy astuto, todavía puede estar equivocado.

Even though he is very clever, he can still be wrong.

La ciencia avanza hacia adelante aunque a veces el progreso sea lento.

Science moves forward, although sometimes progress is slow.

Quiero mi propia casa, aunque solo sea una chabola.

I want a place of my own, even if it’s just a shack.

Aunque estaba cansada, siguió trabajando.

Although she was tired, she continued working.

Aunque sólo tengo una primera impresión, no es como me lo imaginaba.

Although I only have a first impression, it's not how I imagined it.

— Deseo, peligro (2007)

Voy a intentar llegar temprano aunque el tráfico esté horrible.

I'm going to try to get there early even though the traffic is awful.

Aunque miro a Lia y creo que no la conozco.

Although I look at Lia and I don't think I know her.

— Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Aunque creas que parecen iguales, ésta es una planta mortal.

Even though you might think they look the same, this is a deadly plant.

— Primavera, verano, otoño, invierno... y primavera (2003)

Aunque la verdad sea oscura.

Even if the truth is dark.

— Sin piedad (2026)

Esta región produce fruta y verdura, aunque también frutos secos.

This region produces fruit and vegetables, as well as nuts.

Entre sin miedo, el perro no muerde aunque parezca bravo.

Enter without fear, the dog does not bite even though it may seem fierce.

Aunque, de hecho, podría mejorar su letra.

Although, in fact, he could improve his handwriting.

Ni la mía, aunque vivamos aquí.

Neither is mine, even though we live here.

— Anatomía de una caída (2023)

Aunque estaba enfermo, lo hice.

Even though I was sick, I did it.

Aunque tenga que quemar este Lanka, te llevaré con ella.

Even if I have to burn this Lanka, I will take you to her.

— RRR (2022)

Aunque nadie lo admita, Paula es una gran cocinera.

Although no one will admit it, Paula is a great cook.

Tom lo vale, aunque no podemos decir lo mismo de Mary.

Tom is worth it, although we can’t say the same for Mary.

El televisor está intacto aunque se haya caído del escritorio.

The television is intact even though it fell off the desk.

Aunque de seda se vista la mona, mona se queda.

You can dress a monkey in silk, but it’s still a monkey.

Te equivocas, aunque no tiene caso.

You're wrong, although it's pointless.

— El jardín de los pecadores: Paradigma paradoja (Paradoja espiral) (2008)

Aunque las cosas cambian.

Although things change.

— Fallen angels (Ángeles caídos) (1995)

Aunque, para ser sincero, ese parece ser el único caso así en la historia.

Although, to be honest, that seems to be the only such case in history.

— Moscú no cree en las lágrimas (1980)

Y aunque seamos de mundos diferentes.

And even though we are from different worlds.

Lo daremos todo aunque salgamos perdiendo.

We'll give it our all even if we end up losing.

— Die My Love (2025)

Aunque estaba sentado al sol, seguía teniendo frío.

Even though he was sitting in the sun, he was still cold.

Aunque tenía mucho juguetes, su avaricia le hizo querer más.

Although he had many toys, his greed made him want more.

Aunque no era nada especial.

Although it wasn't anything special.

— Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005)

Aunque el campo magnético de la Tierra es muy débil.

Although Earth's magnetic field is very weak.

Aunque lleguemos tarde, no nos molesta.

Even if we arrive late, it doesn't bother us.

Aunque, ya veo que no me dará tiempo.

Although, I can see that I won't have time.

— Andrei Rublev (1966)

Aunque Mondain fuera inocente, no alcanzaría.

Even if Mondain were innocent, it wouldn't be enough.

— Los chicos del coro (2004)

Lo voy a encontrar, aunque me tenga que ir hasta el fin del mundo.

I’m going to find it, even if I have to go to the ends of the earth.

— Pinocho (2019)

Aunque nunca nos hayamos encontrado.

Even though we’ve never met.

— La leyenda del pianista en el océano (1998)

Aunque estábamos constantemente al borde de la crisis financiera.

Although we were constantly on the verge of financial crisis.

— La asistenta (2025)

A él no le gustaba pedir ayuda aunque se estuviera muriendo de hambre.

He didn't like asking for help, even when he was starving.

Aunque tiene mil zapatillas muy bonitas.

Although she has a thousand very nice shoes.

— Dolor y gloria (2019)

Aunque el suyo es más lindo.

Although his is cuter.

— Die My Love (2025)

Aunque Tom está enfermo, planea ir a la escuela.

Although Tom is sick, he plans to go to school.

Aunque parezca extraño, falló.

Although it may seem strange, it failed.

Aunque fuera el deseo de tu corazón.

Even if it was your heart's desire.

Aunque tú no la necesites, ¿eh, Potter?

Even though you don't need it, eh, Potter?

— Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal (2001)

Aunque no le apetezca, es necesario que vaya a la reunión con el director del departamento.

Even if you don't feel like it, you need to go to the meeting with the department head.

Aunque ella se apresuró, la mujer mayor perdió el último tren.

Although she hurried, the elderly woman missed the last train.

Fui al gimnasio después del trabajo aunque estaba cansado porque quería mantener la rutina.

I went to the gym after work even though I was tired because I wanted to maintain my routine.

Aunque lo entiendo, Dreyman.

Although I understand, Dreyman.

— La vida de los otros (2006)

Aunque a Dios le vaya a costar librarte de las garras del diablo.

Even if it costs God to free you from the clutches of the devil.

— Hasta que llegó su hora (1968)

Aunque podría coger el autobús a la escuela, normalmente voy a pie.

Although I could take the bus to school, I usually walk.

Aunque fuese cierto, no puedes andar diciéndolo por ahí.

Even if it were true, you can't go around saying it.

— Ip Man (2008)

Sí, aunque al final fueron más.

Yes, although in the end there were more.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Aunque van a tener que cambiar algunas cosas contigo.

Although they're going to have to change a few things with you.

— SEND HELP (Enviad ayuda) (2026)

Aunque no lo escribí en el email, ¿puedo sugerir algo?

Although I didn’t write it in the email, may I suggest something?

— Broker (2022)

Aunque entiendo lo que dicen, no estoy de acuerdo con ustedes.

Although I understand what you’re saying, I don’t agree with you.

Aunque sean verdes.

Even if they are green.

— Wicked (2024)

Las notas no lo son todo, aunque gracias a ti las mías eran buenas.

Grades aren't everything, although thanks to you mine were good.

— La vida de los otros (2006)

Aunque los acusó de ladrones.

Although he accused them of being thieves.

— Arrietty y el mundo de los diminutos (2010)

Aunque acabe de conocerla.

Even though I just met her.

— Todo sobre mi madre (1999)

Aunque probablemente no lo aceptaría.

Although he probably wouldn't accept it.

— Una gran mujer (Beanpole) (2019)

Aunque hablé en francés, ellos no entendieron.

Even though I spoke in French, they didn't understand.

Ahora es como tú, aunque mucho peor.

Now he's like you, though much worse.

— Guardianes de la noche (2004)

Aunque verdaderamente odio la gramática, resulta útil.

Although I really hate grammar, it turns out to be useful.

Aunque no me agrada ese ojo.

Although I don't like that eye.

— La escafandra y la mariposa (2007)

Aunque eran hermanos no se hablaban.

Although they were brothers, they didn't speak to each other.

Aunque sin mapa, sólo es una curiosidad.

Although without a map, it's just a curiosity.

— Indiana Jones y la última cruzada (1989)

Ese hombre me resulta familiar, no parece un extraño aunque no recuerdo de qué lo conozco.

That man seems familiar to me; he doesn't seem like a stranger, although I can't remember how I know him.

Aunque me arranque los ojos, no te lo quites.

Even if I tear out my eyes, don't take them off.

Aunque amo cuando duele.

Although I love it when it hurts.

— Mommy (2014)

Aunque quisiera, no podría hacer eso.

Even if I wanted to, I couldn't do that.

Me gusta jugar al tenis, aunque no se me dé nada bien.

I like playing tennis, even though I’m not very good at it.

Aunque hay un límite.

Although there is a limit.

— El submarino (Das Boot) (1981)

Aunque yo nunca lo hice.

Although I never did.

— Old Boy (2003)

Ahora las cosas han cambiado, aunque ya estábamos en guerra entonces.

Things have changed now, even though we were already at war back then.

— Roma. Ciudad abierta (1945)

Aunque es listo no es sabio.

Although he is clever, he is not wise.

Reconocí su cara entre la multitud aunque habían pasado muchos años.

I recognized his face in the crowd even though many years had passed.

Aunque su casa queda cerca, yo rara vez la veo.

Although her house is nearby, I rarely see her.

Aunque me invitaron, no fui a la fiesta porque estaba cansado.

Although I was invited, I didn't go to the party because I was tired.

Aunque aún sigue siendo lindo.

Although it's still cute.

— Madre (Madeo) (2009)

Le devolveré los libros aunque no los necesite.

I'll return the books to him/her even if he/she doesn't need them.

Aunque se aman, se rompieron.

Although they love each other, they broke up.

El que crea en mí, aunque esté muerto, vivirá.

Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.

— Hasta que llegó su hora (1968)

Aunque la administración cierre los ojos, hay que pensar en el sindicato.

Even if the administration turns a blind eye, we have to think about the union.

— Las invasiones bárbaras (2003)

Aunque él lo dice, ella lo hará.

Even if he says so, she will do it.

Aunque no quería beber solo, lo hice.

Although I didn’t want to drink alone, I did.

Tom no podría olvidar a Mary aunque quisiera.

Tom couldn't forget Mary even if he wanted to.

Aunque eso no suena tan bien.

Although that doesn’t sound so good.

— American Gangster (2007)

Aunque sé uno mejor.

Although I know a better one.

— La vida de los otros (2006)

Aunque mi Señor es jóven, muestra una sabiduría superior a sus años.

Although my Lord is young, he shows wisdom beyond his years.

— Acantilado rojo (2008)

Aunque como ves, hubo algunos efectos secundarios.

Although as you can see, there were some side effects.

Aunque la silla va bastante bien.

The chair works pretty well, though.

— Pinocho (2019)

Encontraremos a este cabrón aunque tome toda la noche.

We'll find this bastard even if it takes all night.

— Anora (2024)

Aunque, al final, eso no soluciona nada.

Although, in the end, that doesn't solve anything.

— Comer, beber, amar (1994)

Aunque no soy hábil, procuro hacerlo lo mejor que sé.

Although I'm not skilled, I try to do it as best I can.

Aunque estaba cansado, hice lo que pude.

Although I was tired, I did what I could.

El Sr. Smith no se ha presentado todavía aunque prometió hacerlo.

Mr. Smith still hasn’t shown up, even though he promised he would.

Aunque te hablé de ella.

Even though I told you about her.

— Comer, beber, amar (1994)

Aunque nada parecido a esto.

Although nothing like this.

— Avatar (2009)

Aunque creo que en eso, te llevo ventaja.

Although I think I have the advantage over you in that regard.

Aunque la verdad.

Although, to tell the truth...

— Secret Sunshine (2007)

Aunque, es bueno si uno sabe hablar bien inglés.

However, it's good if you know how to speak English well.

Aunque no tenemos mucho dinero, quiero comprar esta pintura.

Although we don't have much money, I want to buy this painting.

Y aunque no nos guste, debemos aceptarlo.

And even if we don't like it, we must accept it.

— Cuentos de Tokio (1953)

Aunque estaba muy ocupada, de todos modos vino a despedirse de mí.

Although she was very busy, she still came to say goodbye to me.

No subo de peso aunque como muchos dulces.

I don't gain weight even though I eat a lot of sweets.

Aunque tenga un espíritu, ¡los criminales no se dejan libres!

Even if they have a spirit, criminals are not set free!

— Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Aunque nadie se está riendo.

Although no one is laughing.

La victoria es posible, aunque poco probable.

Victory is possible, although unlikely.

Aunque decidí ir a la fiesta, no la espero con entusiasmo.

Although I decided to go to the party, I’m not looking forward to it.

Aunque le llame crío.

Even though I call him kid.

— Los siete samuráis (1954)

Aunque, primero, evitar la mordida de la muerte.

But first, avoid the bite of death.

— La princesa Mononoke (1997)

Aunque nos conocimos en el MIT y salimos por un tiempo, no duró.

Although we met at MIT and dated for a while, it didn’t last.

— Genocidal Organ (2017)

Aunque este reino es pequeño, ¿ésta es la cortesía de Tormekia?

Although this kingdom is small, is this Tormekia’s courtesy?

— Nausicaä del valle del viento (1984)

Ella negó haberse encontrado con él aunque les vimos hablando.

She denied having met him even though we saw them talking.

Aunque tenía ventaja, perdí la carrera.

Although I had an advantage, I lost the race.

Pedro sí fue a la reunión aunque estaba enfermo.

Pedro did attend the meeting even though he was ill.

Aunque no es tan dramático.

Although it’s not that dramatic.

— Una cuestión de tiempo (2013)

Entonces, aunque tengas un bebé, no hay pruebas de que seas la madre.

So, even though you have a baby, there is no proof that you are the mother.

— Broker (2022)

Aunque el idioma ruso es difícil, Tom quiere aprenderlo.

Although the Russian language is difficult, Tom wants to learn it.