Me gusta el té y el café.
English: I like tea and coffee.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Preposiciones y conjunciones
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Basic conjunctions in Spanish are words used to connect words, phrases, or sentences. They help you join ideas and make your sentences longer and clearer.
When to use it
Use basic conjunctions to add information, contrast ideas, give reasons, or offer choices in Spanish sentences.
Key forms
- y (and)
- o (or)
- pero (but)
- porque (because)
- aunque (although)
Examples
¿Quieres pan o queso?
English: Do you want bread or cheese?
Estudio español porque es útil.
English: I study Spanish because it is useful.
Quiero salir, pero está lloviendo.
English: I want to go out, but it is raining.
Aunque hace frío, vamos al parque.
English: Although it is cold, we go to the park.
Tips
- Remember that 'y' changes to 'e' before words starting with 'i' or 'hi' (for example: 'padre e hijo').
- Do not use a comma before 'y' in Spanish lists.
- Use 'porque' to give reasons, not to connect two sentences without a reason.
Exceptions and edge cases
- 'y' becomes 'e' before words starting with 'i' or 'hi' (except when the next syllable is 'hie-').