Ledezma_Pedro_Linking_Words_Glossary

48 English Linking Words terms

This glossary is about the linking words, it was made for help you to know new words of the topic.

Additionally / An additional
Adverb
Also or in addition.
Example: Additionally, we request a deposit of $200 in advance.
es: Adicionalmente
Admittedly
Adverb
Used when you are agreeing that something is true, especially unwillingly.
Example: Admittedly, I could have tried harder but I still don't think all this criticism is fair.
es: Cierto es que
All the same
Adverb
In spite of this; nevertheless.
Example: But it was an answer, all the same.
es: Sin embargo
Also
Adverb
In addition.
Example: She's a photographer and also writes books.
es: También
Altogether
Adverb
In total, completely.
Example: That'll be $52.50 altogether, please.
es: En total
As a result
Adverb
Because of something.
Example: Administrative services and communications are better coordinated as a result.
es: Como resultado
As a rule
Adverb
Used for saying what usually happens
Example: Aliens and stateless persons are as a rule separated from other detainees.
es: Como norma
Because of
Adverb, preposition
As a result of.
Example: Requirements for additional uniforms have increased because of troop rotation.
es: Debido a
Briefly
Adverb
For a short time.
Example: We chatted briefly about the weather.
es: Brevemente
Consequently
Adverb
As a result.
Example: I spent most of my money in the first week and consequently had very little to eat by the end of the holiday.
es: Como consecuencia
Due to
Adverb, adjective, preposition
Caused by or ascribable to.
Example: About 25,000 women die annually due to childbirth-related complications.
es: Debido a
Equally
Adverb
Fairly and in the same way.
Example: In an ideal world, would everyone get treated equally?
es: Igualmente
Finally
Adverb
After a long time or some difficulty.
Example: After months of looking he finally found a job.
es: Finalmente
First / Firstly
Adverb
Used to refer to the first thing in a list.
Example: There are two very good reasons why we can't do it. Firstly, we don't have enough money, and secondly, we don't have enough time.
es: Primera / Primero
Furthermore
Adverb
In addition; more importantly.
Example: The house is beautiful. Furthermore, it's in a great location.
es: Es más
However
Adverb
Despite whatever amount or degree.
Example: However hungry I am, I never seem to be able to finish off a whole pizza.
es: De todos modos
If
Adverb
A condition or supposition.
Example: And if if that happens, we will be prepared.
es: En caso
In case
Adverb
As a provision against something happening or being true.
Example: Eisenhower had prepared a communique in case the landing failed.
es: Por si acaso
In conclusion
Adverb
Lastly; to sum up.
Example: She noted, in conclusion, that effective human resources management required extensive consultations with staff representatives.
es: En conclusión
In fact
Adverb
Used to emphasize the truth of an assertion, especially one contrary to what might be expected or what has been asserted.
Example: The government had in fact continued to reinstate pay equity.
es: De hecho
In general / Generally
Adverb
Considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or it.
Example: Your health is generally good, but you do have a few minor problems.
es: Generalmente
In order to
Adverb, preposition
According to a particular sequence.
Example: New financing models were important in order to deploy available technologies.
es: Con el objetivo de
In short
Adverb
To sum up; briefly.
Example: That foundation, in short, is needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of global weapons of mass destruction disarmament.
es: En resumen
In this case
Adverb
When that is considered.
Example: And therefore again, environmental sampling in this case may also be of less importance.
es: En este caso
Including
Adverb
Containing as part of the whole being considered.
Example: Various Committee members participated in the webinars, including as presenters.
es: Incluso
Indeed
Adverb
Really or certainly, often used to emphasize something.
Example: Evidence suggests that errors may indeed be occurring.
es: En efecto
Just as
Adverb
In the same way as.
Example: Biological creditability is just as important as statistical demonstration of differences.
es: Tal como
Like
Adverb
Used before you describe how you were feeling or what you said when something happened to you.
Example: He started shouting at me and I'm like, "What's your problem? I'm on your side!"
es: Parecido
Likewise
Adverb
In the same way.
Example: Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.
es: Seguramente
Namely
Adverb
Used when you want to give more detail or be more exact about something you have just said.
Example: I learned an important lesson when I lost my job, namely that nothing is a hundred percent guaranteed.
es: A saber
Nevertheless
Adverb
Despite what has just been said or referred to.
Example: I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless.
es: Sin embargo
Nonetheless
Adverb
Despite what has just been said or done.
Example: There are serious problems in our country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a good time to return.
es: No obstante
Obviously
Adverb
In a way that is easy to understand or see.
Example: He was in tears and obviously very upset.
es: Obviamente
On the other hand
Adverb
In a way that is different from the first thing you mentioned.
Example: On the one hand, I'm tired; but on the other hand, I want to watch a film.
es: Por otra parte
On the whole
Adverb
Taking everything into account; in general.
Example: They agreed on the whole with the limitations proposed in the report.
es: En conjunto
Overall
Adverb
In general rather than in particular, or including all the people or things in a particular group or situation.
Example: The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.
es: De conjunto
Particularly / In particular
Adverb
Especially, or more than usual.
Example: We're particularly interested to hear from people who speak two or more European languages.
es: Particularmente / En particular
Second / Secondly
Adverb
Used when stating the second of two or more reasons or pieces of information.
Example: I want two things from my boss - firstly, a pay rise, and secondly, a longer contract.
es: Segunda / Segundo
Similarly
Adverb
In a similar way.
Example: Cars must stop at red traffic lights: similarly, bicycles have to stop too.
es: Similar
Such as
Adverb
Of a kind that; like.
Example: I should mention that specific legislative instruments such as these are actually necessary in Member States such as Romania.
es: Por ejemplo
Therefore
Adverb
For that reason.
Example: We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project.
es: Por lo tanto
Third / Thirdly
Adverb
Used in order to introduce the third thing in a list.
Example: There are three factors to take into account: firstly cost, secondly time, and thirdly staff.
es: Tercera / Tercero
Thus
Adverb
In this way.
Example: Liberalization in industrial products thus offers important opportunities for developing countries.
es: Por tanto
Too
Adverb
More than is needed or wanted; more than is suitable or enough.
Example: It was too expensive a desk for a child's room.
es: Demasiado
Undoubtedly
Adverb
Used to emphasize that something is true.
Example: She was undoubtedly the best candidate.
es: Indudablemente
Unless
Conjuction, adverb
Except if (used to introduce the case in which a statement being made is not true or valid).
Example: These price changes may reduce production unless productivity also increases.
es: A no ser que
Unlike
Preposition
Different from.
Example: Dan's actually very nice, unlike his father.
es: Diferente a
Up to a point
Adverb
To some extent but not completely.
Example: I want to pick up a point mentioned by Mrs Stauner, who spoke immediately before me.
es: Hasta cierto punto