aunque + subjunctive
even if (not a given)
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even if (not a given)
Aunque + subjunctive can mean even if or whether or not: Aunque llueva, saldré. It can also background a known fact as irrelevant to the outcome; it does not always signal uncertainty.
Examples in context
Read the examples and compare their English meanings.
Hypothetical Obstacle
Rain is an uncertain future hurdle.
Aunque llueva, saldré a correr.
Even if it rains, I will go running.
A circumstance that will not change the plan
The possible tiredness does not change the intended outcome.
Aunque esté cansada, Ana vendrá.
Even if she is tired, Ana will come.
Common mix-ups
Aunque tenga leaves having the money hypothetical here. Aunque tengo is also grammatical when presenting it as a fact.
Even if I have money, I will not buy it.
Try a reply
Say or write your answer in Spanish before opening the example.
You do not know whether it will snow. Say: Even if it snows, we will go.
Show one possible answer
Aunque nieve, iremos.
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