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Still We Try in Spanish
This guide focuses on using the connector 'aun así' (still/nevertheless) to help your child see that challenges don't have to stop a positive outcome. It's a great way to build resilience while practicing linking two sentences together.
What you'll learn
- Use 'aun así' to connect contrasting ideas.
- Describe daily challenges and positive reactions.
- Express continuity and effort despite difficulties.
Spanish phrases for still we try
Está lloviendo. Aun así, caminamos al colegio.
It is raining. Still, we are walking to school.
'Aun así' is placed at the start of the second idea to show contrast.
El libro es largo. Aun así, quieres leerlo.
The book is long. Still, you want to read it.
'Quieres' is the informal 'you want'.
Estás cansado. Aun así, quieres jugar con tu amigo.
You are tired. Still, you want to play with your friend.
Use 'estás' for a temporary state like tiredness.
La tarea es difícil. Aun así, lo estás intentando.
The homework is difficult. Still, you are trying.
'Intentar' means 'to try'.
Tu amigo llega tarde. Aun así, tenemos tiempo para jugar.
Your friend is late. Still, we have time to play.
'Llega tarde' literally means 'arrives late'.
Se te mueve un diente. Aun así, puedes comer tu sándwich.
Your tooth is loose. Still, you can eat your sandwich.
'Se te mueve' is the natural way to say a tooth is wiggling/loose.
Solo tienes dos euros. Aun así, puedes comprar una libreta pequeña.
You have only two euros. Still, you can buy a small notebook.
'Solo' means 'only' in this context.
Nuestro equipo perdió. Aun así, te divertiste.
Our team lost. Still, you had fun.
'Te divertiste' is the past tense of the reflexive verb 'divertirse'.
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aun así
still / even so
A very useful connector for showing that the second fact happens despite the first.
intentar
to try
Used when putting in effort to achieve a goal.
divertirse
to have fun
A reflexive verb; 'te divertiste' means 'you had fun'.
colegio
school
Commonly used for primary or elementary school.
Concessive Connectors: Aun así
In Spanish, to express 'Still' or 'Nevertheless' at the start of a new sentence, we often use 'Aun así'. Unlike English which can sometimes use 'Still' inside the sentence, 'Aun así' usually acts as a bridge between two complete thoughts.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | [Sentence 1]. Aun así, [Sentence 2]. | Hace frío. Aun así, quiero helado. |
| Alternative | Sin embargo | Es tarde; sin embargo, no tengo sueño. |
More examples
No hay sol. Aun así, vamos al parque.
There is no sun. Still, we are going to the park.
Focuses on the activity despite the weather.
La sopa está caliente. Aun así, te gusta mucho.
The soup is hot. Still, you like it a lot.
Uses 'te gusta' to show preference.