Aunque: although, even if
Pronunciation: ah-OON-keh (stress the capital letters)
Aunque means “although, even if” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: although, even if
- How to say it: ah-OON-keh
- Level: Intermediate (B1)
What “aunque” means and how to use it
Aunque means “although” or “even though.” With the subjunctive, it means “even if.”
Examples with audio
- Aunque llueve, salgo.Although it is raining, I am going out.
- Voy a ir, aunque no tenga tiempo.I am going to go, even if I do not have time.
- Es barato, aunque no muy bueno.It is cheap, although not very good.
Usage tip
Aunque with the indicative states a fact (aunque llueve = it is raining). With the subjunctive, it describes something uncertain or hypothetical (aunque llueva = even if it rains).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “although, even if” in Spanish?
“although, even if” in Spanish is “aunque.” It is pronounced ah-OON-keh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “aunque”?
Say ah-OON-keh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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