aunque + indicative
although (it's a fact)
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although (it's a fact)
aunque + indicative concedes a known fact: Aunque llueve, salgo. It does not cancel the main clause.
Examples in context
Read the examples and compare their English meanings.
Conceding a known fact
Use indicative for facts you know.
Aunque llueve, salgo a correr.
Although it is raining, I am going out for a run.
Acknowledging a real obstacle
The obstacle is real and happening.
Aunque tengo poco tiempo, voy a ayudarte.
Although I have little time, I am going to help you.
Common mix-ups
Aunque llueve presents the rain as a fact. Aunque llueva is also grammatical, but can mean “even if it rains.” Choose the mood for the intended meaning.
Although it is raining, I am going out.
Try a reply
Say or write your answer in Spanish before opening the example.
It is cold; you know this and state it as a fact. Say: Although it is cold, we are walking.
Show one possible answer
Aunque hace frío, caminamos.
Other wording can work too. Compare the verb form, agreement, and word order with the lesson. Then try a sentence about your own day.
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