Spanish · B1 · Family moment
Tired Yet Curious in Spanish
This guide focuses on using the word 'aunque' (although) to express contrasts in your baby's behavior. In Spanish, these are called concessive clauses and help you describe two situations that seem to contradict each other.
What you'll learn
- Learn to use 'aunque' with the indicative mood for stating facts.
- Practice placing the subordinate clause at the beginning or end of a sentence.
- Express baby-related contrasts like tiredness versus curiosity.
Spanish phrases for tired yet curious
Aunque estás cansado, todavía quieres mirar alrededor.
Although you are tired, you still want to look around.
Use 'aunque' + indicative (estás) when the reason is a known fact.
Sonríes, aunque te duele el diente nuevo.
You are smiling, although your new tooth hurts.
'Doler' functions like 'gustar' (it hurts to you).
Aunque tu pañal está mojado, sigues jugando felizmente.
Although your nappy is wet, you are still playing happily.
'Sigues jugando' means 'you continue playing'.
Solo bebes un poco, aunque tienes hambre.
You only drink a little, although you are hungry.
'Hambre' is a noun in Spanish used with the verb 'tener'.
Aunque hace frío fuera, vamos a dar un paseo corto en el carrito.
Although it is cold outside, we are going for a short pram walk.
'Hace frío' is the standard way to describe cold weather.
Me quedo a tu lado, aunque ya estás dormido.
I am staying beside you, although you are already asleep.
'Quedarse' is a reflexive verb meaning 'to stay/remain'.
Aunque el baño está calentito, no quieres sentarte.
Although the bath is warm, you do not want to sit down.
'Calentito' is the cute diminutive of 'caliente' (warm/hot).
Intentas coger la cuchara, aunque tienes las manos ocupadas.
You are reaching for the spoon, although your hands are full.
'Ocupadas' literally means 'occupied' or 'busy'.
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aunque
although / even though
The most common conjunction for expressing contrast.
carrito
pram / stroller
A diminutive of 'carro', used commonly for baby strollers.
todavía
still / yet
Used to emphasize that an action continues despite the contrast.
diente
tooth
Used here in the context of teething.
Concessive Clauses with 'Aunque'
In Spanish, 'aunque' introduces a hurdle or contrast. When you are talking about a fact that is currently happening (like the baby actually being tired), use the Indicative mood. Unlike some languages, the word order in the main clause doesn't change if 'aunque' comes first.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Fronted Clause | Aunque + [Subordinate], [Main Clause] | Aunque lloras, sé que estás bien. |
| End Clause | [Main Clause] + aunque + [Subordinate] | Te quiero, aunque no me dejes dormir. |
More examples
Aunque es tarde, el bebé tiene energía.
Although it's late, the baby has energy.
A classic contrast using the indicative 'es'.
Comes la papilla, aunque no te gusta mucho.
You eat the porridge, even though you don't like it much.
Shows a contrast between action and preference.