Conjunctions or Linking words

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In Spanish, connecting words (also known as "conjunctions" or "linking words") are used to link ideas and form more complete sentences. Let me guide you through some common connecting words and how to use them.

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"y"

  • and

  • Use: To add information or connect two similar ideas.

    • Example: Estoy en la cocina y Juan está en el salón.
      (I am in the kitchen and Juan is in the living room.)

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"pero"

  • but

  • Use: To introduce a contrast or an exception.

    • Example: Estoy en el parque, pero no estoy con Pedro.
      (I am in the park, but I am not with Pedro.)

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“o”

  • or

  • Use: To offer choices.

    • Example: ¿Estás en la biblioteca o en el cine?
      (Are you in the library or in the cinema?)

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"porque"

  • Because

  • Use: To give a reason.

    • Example: Estoy en la oficina porque tengo que trabajar.
      (I am in the office because I have to work.)

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"cuando"

  • when

  • Use: To talk about time or conditions.

    • Example: Estoy en el parque cuando no llueve.
      (I am in the park when it doesn’t rain.)

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"entonces"

  • then, so

  • Use: To show a result or what happens next.

    • Example: No estoy en casa, entonces no puedo ayudarte ahora.
      (I am not home, so I can’t help you now.)

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Estoy en el supermercado.

I am at the supermarket.

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Estoy en el banco, pero no tengo dinero.

I am at the bank, but I don’t have money.

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Estamos en el cine porque nos gusta la película.

We are at the movie theater because we like the movie.

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