Estudié mucho; por lo tanto, aprobé el examen.
English: I studied a lot; therefore, I passed the exam.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- B2
- Unit
- Conectores discursivos y expresiones impersonales
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Advanced discourse connectors are words or phrases in Spanish that help organize your ideas, link sentences, and show relationships between them. They make your speech and writing clearer and more sophisticated.
When to use it
Use advanced discourse connectors in Spanish to show contrast, give reasons, add information, or express consequences. They help your Spanish sound more natural and organized, especially in essays, presentations, and conversations.
Key forms
- por lo tanto
- sin embargo
- a pesar de
- por consiguiente
- en cambio
- no obstante
- de hecho
Examples
Quería salir, sin embargo, empezó a llover.
English: I wanted to go out, however, it started to rain.
A pesar de estar cansado, fue al gimnasio.
English: Despite being tired, he went to the gym.
Ella no tiene experiencia; no obstante, consiguió el trabajo.
English: She has no experience; nevertheless, she got the job.
Dijo que era difícil. De hecho, nadie lo entendió.
English: He said it was difficult. In fact, nobody understood it.
Tips
- Don't use too many connectors in one sentence; it can sound unnatural.
- Some connectors require a comma before or after them in Spanish.
- Practice using connectors in writing to make your ideas clearer.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some connectors can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence, but their placement can change the emphasis.