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Still Worth Trying in Spanish
Teach your child how to face small challenges by using 'aun así' (still/even so) to emphasize that positive choices and commitments can continue despite obstacles.
What you'll learn
- Use 'aun así' to link contrasting ideas.
- Express resilience and persistence in daily situations.
- Form simple sentences that show a change in direction despite a difficulty.
Spanish phrases for still worth trying
Está lloviendo. Aun así, vamos al polideportivo.
It is raining. Still, we are going to the sports club.
'Aun así' functions as a bridge between the problem and the action.
El proyecto es difícil. Aun así, estás progresando.
The project is difficult. Still, you are making progress.
'Progresando' is the gerund form of 'progresar'.
Estás cansado. Aun así, quieres terminar tu maqueta.
You are tired. Still, you want to finish your model.
'Maqueta' refers to a scale model or hobby project.
A tu amigo le gustan juegos diferentes. Aun así, os divertís juntos.
Your friend likes different games. Still, you have fun together.
'Os divertís' uses the reflexive 'divertirse' for the plural 'you'.
La cocina es pequeña. Aun así, podemos cocinar juntos.
The kitchen is small. Still, we can cook together.
'Podemos' indicates ability or possibility.
La película es emocionante. Aun así, vamos a apagar la televisión ahora.
The film is exciting. Still, we are turning off the television now.
'Vamos a apagar' expresses a firm near-future decision.
Perdiste el partido. Aun así, disfrutaste del juego.
You lost the match. Still, you enjoyed the game.
'Perdiste' is the past tense (preterite) of 'perder'.
Tengo una opinión diferente. Aun así, entiendo tu idea.
I have a different opinion. Still, I understand your idea.
'Entiendo' is from the verb 'entender' (to understand).
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Aun así
Still / Even so
A very common way to show contrast in Spanish.
Polideportivo
Sports club / Sports center
Commonly used in Spain for community sports facilities.
Maqueta
Model / Scale model
Used for things like model planes or architectural models.
Divertirse
To have fun
It is a reflexive verb in Spanish.
Using 'Aun así' for Contrast
In Spanish, 'aun así' acts as a connector to show that the second part of the statement happens despite the first part. Unlike some other languages, the word order in the second clause remains standard (Subject + Verb + Object).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| The Setup | [Sentence A]. Aun así, [Sentence B]. | Tengo sueño. Aun así, leo. |
| Alternative | Sin embargo | Es tarde; sin embargo, jugamos. |
More examples
La sopa está caliente. Aun así, me la como.
The soup is hot. Still, I am eating it.
Shows the child that a small discomfort doesn't stop the action.
¡Buen intento! Aun así, estoy orgulloso de ti.
Good try! Still, I am proud of you.
A great phrase for encouragement.