linking words

48 null terms

admittedly

adverb

used to introduce a concession or recognition that something is true or is the case.

Example: admittedly, the salary was not wonderful, but the duties were light

es: lo cierto es que

also

adverb

in addition; too

Example: a brilliant linguist, he was also interested in botany

es: también

alternatively

adverb

as another option or possibility

Example: alternatively, you may telephone us direct

es: alternativamente

altogether

adverb

In total, completely.

Example: That'll be $52.50 altogether, please.

es: en total

as a result

adverb

a consequence, effect, or outcome of something.

Example: the tower collapsed as a result of safety violations

es: como resultado de

as a rule

adverb

something that is an afirmation

Example: this argument is as a rule

es: como regla

because of

adverb

for the reason that; since.

Example: we did it because we felt it our duty

es: por que

before

adverb

during the period of time preceding a particular event or time.

Example: my playing days had ended six years before

es: antes

besides

adverb

in addition to; apart from.

Example: I have no other family besides my parents

es: ademas

briefly

adverb

for a short time; fleetingly.

Example: he worked briefly as a lawyer

es: brevemente

clearly

adverb

in such a way as to allow easy and accurate perception or interpretation.

Example: the ability to write clearly

es: claramente

due to

adverb

expected at or planned for at a certain time.

Example: the baby's due in August

es: debido

due to

adverb

expected at or planned for at a certain time.

Example: the baby's due in August

es: debido a

equally

adverb

in the same manner or to the same extent.

Example: all children should be treated equally

es: igualdad

especially

adverb

even if

adverb

despite the possibility that; no matter whether.

Example: always try everything even if it turns out to be a dud

es: incluso si

even so

adverb

in spite of that; nevertheless.

Example: not the most exciting of places, but even so I was having a good time

es: incluso si

first

adverb

coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st.

Example: the first place was me

es: primero

following

adverb

coming after or as a result of.

Example: police are hunting for two men following a spate of robberies in the area

es: siguiente

generally

adverb

in most cases; usually.

Example: the term of a lease is generally 99 years

es: en general

hence

adverb

as a consequence; for this reason.

Example: a stiff breeze and hence a high windchill

es: por lo tanto

however

adverb

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

Example: People tend to put on weight in middle age. However, gaining weight is not inevitable

es: como sea

if

adverb

on the condition or supposition that; in the event that.

Example: if you have a complaint, write to the director

es: sí

in case

adverb

used for make an afirmation of somthing that is happening

Example: in case you lose make sure to be proud

es: en caso

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 brook trout is in fact a char

es: de hecho

in most cases

adverb

That means that there are more cases where "community service is the best option" than cases where it is not the best option.

Example: roceedings is more effective because it leads to, IN MOST CASES a change in the national law to meet

es: en muchos casos

in order to

adverb

according to a particular sequence.

Example: in order to complete de work

es: en orden de

in short

adverb

to sum up; briefly.

Example: we hope, in short, to bring theory and practice together in each session

es: en breve

in summary

adverb

in short

Example: in summary, there is no clear case for one tax system compared to another

es: en resumen

in this case

adverb

use for said that something is happening

Example: in this case i'm going to refuse

es: en este caso

including

adverb

containing as part of the whole being considered.

Example: languages including Welsh, Cornish, and Breton

es: incluir

indeed

adverb

used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested.

Example: it was not expected to last long, and indeed it took less than three weeks

es: por supuesto

just as

adverb

based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.

Example: a just and democratic society

es: justo así

like

adverb

having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to

Example: they were like brothers

es: gustar

likewise

adverb

in the same way; also

Example: the dream of young people is to grow old, and it is likewise the dream of their parents to relive youth

es: igualmente

moreover

adverb

as a further matter; besides

Example: moreover, glass is electrically insulating

es: por otra parte

namely

adverb

that is to say; to be specific

Example: to me there is only one kind of rock, namely, loud rock

es: a saber

obviously

adverb

in a way that is easily perceived or understood

Example: she was obviously sick

es: obviamente

overall

adverb

taking everything into account.

Example: the overall effect is impressive

es: total

second

adverb

constituting number two in a sequence; coming after the first in time or order; 2nd.

Example: she was the second place in the race

es: segundo

similarly

adverb

in a similar way.

Example: a similarly priced property

es: similar

such us

adverb

of the type previously mentioned.

Example: I have been involved in many such courses

es: tal como

thus

adverb

as a result or consequence of this; therefore.

Example: Burke knocked out Byrne, thus becoming champion

es: así

too

adverb

to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively

Example: he was driving too fast

es: también

unless

adverb

except if

Example: unless you have a photographic memory, repetition is vital

es: a menos que

unlike

adverb

different from; not similar to.

es: diferente

whereas

adverb

in contrast or comparison with the fact that.

Example: you treat the matter lightly, whereas I myself was never more serious

es: visto que

while

adverb

a period of time

Example: we chatted for a while

es: mientras