1. CONNECTORS
Connectors are the words which combine two words,
prhases and sentences together
The most usted are :
but Besides otherwise
however in addition to in another way
even so because on the other hand
Although due to
moreover As a result First of all
2. Opposition
but ----------------------------------- pero
however ---------------------------- sin embargo
nonetheless / nevertheless --- sin embargo
even so ----------------------------- aun así
although --------------------------- aunque
in contrast ------------------------- por el contrario
on the other hand --------------- por otro lado
High level positions are stressful at times; on the other
hand, the financial rewards make these positions very
desirable indeed.
3. He spoke clearly, but I didn't understand him.
Habló claramente pero no lo entendí
He doesn't study much; however he gets good grades at
school.
El no estudia mucho; sin embargo obtiene buenas notas
en la escuela.
She had no experience; nonetheless she got the job.
Ella no tenía experiencia; sin embargo consiguió el
trabajo.
4. ADDITION
then ------------------ entonces
moreover ----------- además
furthermore --------- además
besides -------------- además
in addition to ------- además de
despite, in spite of ----- apesar de
In spite of the stressful nature of high level positions,
professionals can learn to manage their stress levels.
5. Soccer is a good sport; moreover, it is very easy to learn.
El fútbol es un buen deporte; además es muy fácil aprenderlo.
He is perfect for the job; furthermore, he is the only applicant.
El es perfecto para el puesto; además, es el único postulante.
I don't like that house; besides, it's too expensive for me.
No me gusta esa casa; además es demasiado costosa para mí.
6. CAUSE/ EFECT
because ----------- porque
for ------------------ porque
because of ------- debido a
since --------------- puesto que
due to ------------ debido a
Therefore -------- ademas
As a result ------- como resultado
7. The baby is crying because he is hungry.
El bebé está llorando porque tiene hambre.
We'll have to stay home, for it is raining.
Tendremos que quedarnos en casa porque está lloviendo
The unemployment was high due to the economic crisis.
El desempleo era alto debido a la crisis económica.
We are working harder in order to earn more money.
Estamos trabajando más duro para ganar más dinero
8. CONDITION
if -------------------------------- si
unless ----- -------------------- al menos
only if --------------------------- solo si
even if --------------------------- aun si
otherwise ----------------------- de otra manera
You should remember the financial rewards of high
level positions; otherwise, you might find the stressful
nature of these positions too demanding.