Aunque + subjuntivo; conectores adversativos
Aunque + subjuntivo; conectores adversativos means “aunque takes indicative for facts, subjunctive for concessions/hypotheses”. Aunque ('although/even if') chooses its mood by meaning. Formation: aunque + indicativo (hecho) / + subjuntivo (hipótesis) · sin embargo, a pesar de
aunque takes indicative for facts, subjunctive for concessions/hypotheses
B2Formation
aunque + indicativo (hecho) / + subjuntivo (hipótesis) · sin embargo, a pesar de
Explanation
Aunque ('although/even if') chooses its mood by meaning. With a known fact, use the indicative: Aunque llueve, salgo (it is raining, but I'm going out). With a concession or a hypothesis (even if), use the subjunctive: Aunque llueva, saldré (even if it rains). Related connectors of contrast: sin embargo, no obstante (however), a pesar de + noun/infinitive (in spite of), mientras que (whereas).
Examples
Note
aunque llueve = it IS raining (fact); aunque llueva = even if it rains (hypothesis).
FAQ
Aunque + subjuntivo; conectores adversativos — what does it mean and how is it used?
aunque takes indicative for facts, subjunctive for concessions/hypotheses. Aunque ('although/even if') chooses its mood by meaning. With a known fact, use the indicative: Aunque llueve, salgo (it is raining, but I'm going out). With a concession or a hypothesis (even if), use the subjunctive: Aunque llueva, saldré (even if it rains). Related connectors of contrast: sin embargo, no obstante (however), a pesar de + noun/infinitive (in spite of), mientras que (whereas).
Aunque + subjuntivo; conectores adversativos — how do you form it?
aunque + indicativo (hecho) / + subjuntivo (hipótesis) · sin embargo, a pesar de
Aunque + subjuntivo; conectores adversativos — any usage notes?
aunque llueve = it IS raining (fact); aunque llueva = even if it rains (hypothesis).