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Even so, we can try in Spanish
Learn how to express 'even so' or 'still' in Spanish using 'aun así'. This phrase helps you show contrast when something happens despite a particular situation.
What you'll learn
- Use 'aun así' to connect two contrasting ideas.
- Place 'aun así' correctly at the start of a sentence.
- Describe unexpected results in daily situations.
Spanish phrases for even so, we can try
Está lloviendo. Aun así, iremos.
It's raining. Even so, we'll go.
'Aun así' acts as the bridge between the rain and the decision to go.
El rompecabezas es difícil. Aun así, lo intentaré.
The puzzle is hard. Still, I'll try.
'Lo intentaré' uses 'lo' to refer back to the puzzle.
Estoy cansado. Aun así, te ayudaré.
I'm tired. Even so, I'll help you.
A common way to offer help despite being tired.
La caja es pequeña. Aun así, cabe todo.
The box is small. Still, everything fits.
'Cabe' comes from the verb 'caber' (to fit).
Hay ruido aquí. Aun así, el bebé duerme.
It's noisy here. Even so, the baby is sleeping.
'Ruido' is a masculine noun.
El camino es largo. Aun así, tenemos tiempo suficiente.
The path is long. Still, we have enough time.
'Suficiente' can come before or after the noun.
Tuviste cuidado. Aun así, la taza se rompió.
You were careful. Even so, the cup broke.
'Se rompió' is the reflexive form used for things breaking accidentally.
Llegamos temprano. Aun así, la puerta ya estaba abierta.
We arrived early. Still, the door was already open.
'Estaba' is used here for a state or condition.
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aun así
even so / still
Used to express a contrast or unexpected result.
rompecabezas
puzzle
Literally translates to 'head-breaker'.
caber
to fit
An irregular verb used when things have enough space inside something.
ruido
noise
Used with the verb 'haber' (hay) to say 'it is noisy'.
Using 'Aun así' for Contrast
In Spanish, 'aun así' is a common connector used to introduce a result that is surprising given the previous statement. It usually starts a new sentence or follows a semicolon.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Placement | Sentence A. Aun así, Sentence B. | Tengo sueño. Aun así, leeré un cuento. |
| Tense usage | Any tense | Hizo frío. Aun así, jugamos fuera. |
More examples
No tenemos harina. Aun así, haremos un pastel.
We don't have flour. Even so, we will make a cake.
Shows determination despite a missing ingredient.
El perro es viejo. Aun así, corre mucho.
The dog is old. Still, he runs a lot.
Contrasts age with high energy.