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.
en: cierto es que
all the same
adverb
in spite of this; nevertheless.
Example: she knew they had meant it kindly, but it had hurt all the same
en: todos iguales
altogether
adverb
completely; totally.
Example: I stopped seeing her altogether.
en: en total
as a result
noun
a consequence, effect, or outcome of something.
Example: the tower collapsed as a result of safety violations
en: como resultado
as a rule
noun
one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere.
Example: the rules of the game were understood
en: como una regla
because of
conjunction
for the reason that; since.
Example: we did it because we felt it our duty.
en: porque
before
adverb
during the period of time preceding a particular event or time.
Example: my playing days had ended six years before
en: antes de
besides
adverb
Besides something or beside something means in addition to it
Example: I have no other family besides my parents
en: además
briefly
adverb.
for a short time; fleetingly.
Example: he worked briefly as a lawyer
en: brevemente.
consequently
adverb
as a result.
Example: flexible workers find themselves in great demand, and consequently earn high salaries.
en: como consecuencia
conversely
adverb
introducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made or referred to.
Example: we're not going to have enough onions to last the year, while courgettes, conversely, are in a major surplus
en: en cambio
definitely
adverb
in a definite way : in a way free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity
Example: He's very smart and very funny and is definitely a practical actor. He comes to work to get his job done and to make the best movie possible …
en: definitivamente
due to
adjective
expected at or planned for at a certain time.
Example: the baby's due in August.
en: debido a
equally
adverb
in addition and having the same importance (used to introduce a further comment).
Example: "not all who live in inner cities are poor; equally, many poor people live outside inner cities.
en: Igualmente
even so
adverb
in spite of that; nevertheless.
Example: not the most exciting of places, but even so I was having a good time.
en: aún así
first/ firstly
adverb
used to introduce a first point or reason.
Example: firstly it is wrong and secondly it is extremely difficult to implement
en: primero / primero
following
preposition
coming after or as a result of.
Example: police are hunting for two men following a spate of robberies in the area
en: siguiente
for example
adverb
used to introduce something chosen as a typical case.
Example: many, like Helen, for example, come from very poor backgrounds
en: por ejemplo
furthermore
adverb
in addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument).
Example: the source, largely rely on the exchange system. FURTHERMORE after keeping some amounts of obsidia
en: es más
generally
adverb
in general terms; without regard to particulars or exceptions.
Example: a decade when France was moving generally to the left.
en: generalmente
hence
adverb
as a consequence; for this reason.
Example: a stiff breeze and hence a high windchill.
en: por eso
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.
en: sin embargo
if
conjunction
(introducing a conditional clause) on the condition or supposition that; in the event that.
Example: if you have a complaint, write to the director.
en: si
in case
noun
as a provision against something happening or being true.
Example: we put on thick sweaters, in case it was cold.
en: en caso
in conclusion
adverb
lastly; to sum up.
Example: in conclusion, it is clear that the market is maturing.
en: En conclusión.
in fact
noun
a thing that is known or proved to be true.
Example: he ignores some historical and economic facts.
en: De hecho.
in order to
noun
the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.
Example: list the points you intend to cover and put them in order
en: con el fin de
in this case
noun
an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.
Example: Also the Directive needs to be updated in line with technical progress, meaning in this case the inclusion of new metric units about which there is international agreement.
en: en este caso
in this case
noun
an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.
Example: a case of mistaken identity
en: en este caso
including
preposition
containing as part of the whole being considered.
Example: languages including Welsh, Cornish, and Breton
en: inclusa (femenino)
incluso (masculino)
It should be noted
adverb
This phrase is often used to draw attention to important information that was added as an afterthought.
Example: Lastly, it should be noted that a media training centre has been set up at Omar Bongo University.
en: Se debería notar
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.
en: igualmente
moreover
adverb
(used to add information) also and more importantly
Example: he whole report is badly written. Moreover, it's inaccurate
en: es más
namely
adverb
that is to say; to be specific (used to introduce detailed information or a specific example).
Example: to me there is only one kind of rock, namely, loud rock
en: a saber
nonetheless
adverb
They use it to link two seemingly contradictory thoughts. Nonetheless, it does have a definition. It means "in spite of."
Example: it was the barest of welcomes, but it was a welcome nonetheless
en: sin embargo
obviously
adverb
in an obvious manner
Example: She obviously enjoys her work.
en: obviamente
on the whole
conjunction
taking everything into account; in general.
Example: on the whole, it was quite a good speech.
en: en conjunto
overrall
adjective
taking everything into account.
Example: the overall effect is impressive
en: en general
same as
adjective
of an identical type; exactly similar.
Example: they all wore the same clothes
en: igual que.
similarly
adverb
used to indicate a similarity between two facts or events.
Example: The diaries of politicians tend to be self-justifying. Similarly, autobiographies may be idealized
en: similar
therefore
adverb
for that reason; consequently.
Example: he was injured and therefore unable to play
en: por lo tanto
third/ thirdly
adverb
in the third place (used to introduce a third point or reason).
Example: secondly, the Home Secretary has found a way to deal with the problem swiftly; thirdly, the Bill has received all-party support