How to Say "Although" in Spanish

aunque

/ˈaunke/

The English phrase 'although' is translated into Spanish as aunque. Wiktionary also lists maguer and si bien.

Meaning: in spite of the fact that (conj)

Ways to say it

“although” in Spanish
Spanish	IPA
aunque	/ˈaunke/ /awnke/
maguer	/maˈɡeɾ/
si bien	/si ˈbjen/
bien que	/ˈbjen ke/
aun cuando	/ˌaun ˈkwando/

All these forms are used to express a concession, meaning 'in spite of the fact that'. While aunque can mean 'although' or 'even though', you might also use aun cuando to specifically convey the nuance of 'even when'.

Which one should you use?

Aunque is the most common way to say 'although'. In contrast, si bien is often used in more formal or written contexts to provide a similar concessive nuance. Aun cuando functions as a synonym but often carries the specific nuance of 'even when'.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

Aunque is versatile and can be used in both informal and formal contexts. Si bien is typically more formal or suited for writing, while maguer is a highly literary or archaic form that is rarely used in spoken conversation. For a formal alternative meaning 'nevertheless' or 'however', you can use No obstante.

How does it change in a sentence?

The mood of the verb following aunque depends on how the speaker views the fact. Use the indicative mood when introducing a concession regarding a known, certain fact. Use the subjunctive mood when the concession concerns a fact that is unknown or is being treated as hypothetical. In colloquial speech, you may also see aunque followed by a verb in the infinitive.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈaunke/

Did you know?

The rare literary word maguer is not derived from Latin but comes from Greek or late Byzantine Greek.
The phrase si bien is essentially a combination of the words for 'if' and 'well'.

Examples in context

Aunque sea rico, no es feliz.
Although he is rich, he is not happy.
This sentence shows how to use aunque with the subjunctive mood.
Tatoeba #691082 by Shishir, translation #684930 by Eldad
Aunque él lo dice, ella lo hará.
Although he says it, she will do it.
This sentence demonstrates the use of aunque to express a concession.
Tatoeba #1210040 by marcelostockle, translation #774939 by marloncori
Es la verdad, aunque no me guste.
It's the truth, although I don't like it.
This sentence shows how to use aunque to express a concession.
Tatoeba #1266458 by wallebot, translation #11568597 by kremel
Tengo mucho trabajo. No obstante, intentaré asistir a la reunión.
I have a lot of work, nevertheless, I will try to attend the meeting.
Aunque sea difícil, debes intentarlo.
Although it's difficult, you should try.
No ganamos el partido, pero aun así lo pasamos bien.
We didn't win the game, but we still had a good time.
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Example conversation

Sofía and Alejandro are discussing the weather while planning a walk.

Sofía

Aunque hace frío, quiero salir a caminar.
Although it is cold, I want to go for a walk.
Alejandro

Yo también, aunque prefiero llevar una chaqueta.
Me too, although I prefer to wear a jacket.
Sofía

Es buena idea, Alejandro.
That is a good idea, Alejandro.
Alejandro

Vamos entonces.
Let's go then.

Sources

Wiktionary, “although” translations and entries aunque, maguer, si bien, bien que, aun cuando, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries aunque, bien, maguer, que, si, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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How to Say “Although” in Spanish