Spanish Transition Words for Argumentative Essay

Segun… (la fuente #1)

According to

De acuerdo con el articulo…, el gráfico…, el infograma…

presents evidence supporting this.

(El periodista) menciona… afirma (states)…. indica… QUE…

The journalist states, affirms, indicates that

La mayoría de la gente piensa QUE…

Most people think that

Se dice, se piensa, se cree QUE… *impersonal SE

It is said, it is thought, it is believed that

La cita (quote) dice que… (citar)

The quote says that

Me parece QUE…

It seems to me that…

Creo / pienso / opino QUE…

I believe / think / opine that…

Es obvia QUE… / está claro QUE….

It is obvious that… / it is clear that…

Es evidente que…

It is evident that…

De hecho

In fact - úsalo para enfatizar (emphasize)!!!

Sobre todo

Above all

Estoy a favor de…

Estoy de acuerdo con…

Estoy en contra de…

No estoy de acuerdo con…

Al principio

At the beginning

Como conclusión

In conclusion, this summarizes the main points.

En primer lugar

First of all, this introduces the first point in an argument.

Podemos concluir que

we can conclude… this signals the final argument or synthesis of ideas.

Además

Moreover, this adds an additional point to strengthen the argument.

Tampoco

Neither, this negates a point previously made or introduces a counterargument.

Hay que tener en cuenta…

we must take into account… this phrase emphasizes the importance of considering certain factors or evidence related to the argument.

Actualmente

Currently, this term indicates the present time or situation relevant to the argument.

Como consecuencia… como resultado…

As a consequence… as a result… this phrase introduces the effects or outcomes resulting from a previously stated argument or action.

Debido a

Because of… this phrase introduces the cause or reason for a particular outcome or situation related to the argument.

Por eso

Therefore, this term introduces a logical conclusion or consequence derived from the preceding argument.

Así que

So that… this phrase introduces a conclusion or result that follows logically from the previous statements in an argumentative context.

Por un lado…. Por otro lado…

On one hand… on the other hand… this phrase presents contrasting points or perspectives in an argument, helping to show different aspects of an issue.

Sin embargo

However, this term is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what has been previously mentioned in the argument.

No es ____ sino ____

it is not ____ but ____

Aunque

Although, this term is used to introduce a contrast or exception to the preceding statement, highlighting a particular nuance in the argument.

En cambio

On the other hand/in contrast

Quizás

Perhaps, this term is used to express uncertainty or a possibility in an argument.

A pesar de que…

Despite the fact that, this term is used to introduce a concession or acknowledge a situation that contrasts with the main argument.

Se equivoca

is mistaken; this phrase is used to indicate a mistake or error in someone's reasoning or argument.

Las ventajas (aspectos positivos)

The advantages, this phrase refers to the positive aspects or benefits of a particular argument or situation.

Las desventajas (aspectos negativos)

The disadvantages: this phrase refers to the negative aspects or drawbacks of a particular argument or situation.