Linking words son palabras que vinculan o relacionan dos ideas, dentro de una oración o
dentro de un párrafo. Los linking words tienen varias funciones, tales como contrastar
información, hacer comparaciones, agregar información o dar razones o explicaciones. Si
usamos incorrectamente estas palabras podemos cambiar completamente el significado
de la frase y puede causar confusión. Por lo tanto, es importante tener una buena
comprensión de los diversos significados y usos de estas palabras. A continuación
encontrarás una lista de las palabras de enlace según su función.
Above all
Order
before every other consideration : especially.
Example: Above all, I love Mark Twain
en: Despues de todo
Additionally / An additional
Addition
used to introduce a new fact or argument.
Example: Additionally, the regulations require escape hatches"
en: Adicionalmente
Admittedly
Concession
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
Altogether
Summary
including everything or everyone; in total.
Example: "he had married several times and had forty-six children altogether"
en: En total
As a rule
Generalisation
used for saying what usually happens
Example: As a rule, I stay in on Friday nights
en: Como regla
Besides
Addition
In addition to; apart from. As well.
Example: I have no other family besides my parents
en: Ademas
By the same token
Comparison
In the same way, for the same reason.
Example: He has a good ear for music, and by the same token he finds it easy to pronounce foreign words
en: Por la misma razon
Despite / in spite of
Contrast
without being affected by; in spite of. outrage; injury.
Example: he remains a great leader despite age and infirmity
en: A pesar de
Due to
Result
The meaning of due to is as a result of because of
Example: Our thanks are due to everyone who gave so generously
en: Debido a
Due to
Reason
attributable to or caused by
Example: Jobs could be lost in the defence industry due to political changes sweeping Europe.
en: Debido a
Equally
Comparison
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 if
Concession
despite the possibility that; no matter whether.
Example: "always try everything even if it turns out to be a dud"
en: Incluso si
Even so
Concession
in spite of that; nevertheless.
Example: "not the most exciting of places, but even so I was having a good time"
en: Aun asi
First and foremost
Order
most importantly; more than anything else
Example: "I'm first and foremost a writer"
en: Primero ante todo;
Primero y mas importante
Furthermore
Addition
in addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument
Example: this species has a quiet charm and, furthermore, is an easy garden plant"
en: Es mas
Hence
Result
as a consequence; for this reason.
Example: a stiff breeze and hence a high windchill
en: Por eso
However
Concession
in whatever way; regardless of how.
Example: "however you look at it, you can't criticize that"
en: Sin embargo
If
Condition
(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; y si
In case
Condition
as a provision against something happening or being true.
Example: "we put on thick sweaters, in case it was cold"
en: En caso
In fact
Reason
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"
en: De hecho
In general / generally
Generalisation
usually; mainly.
as a whole.
Example: "in general, Alexander was a peaceful, loving man"
en: En general
In order to
Reason
according to a particular sequence.
Example: "list the points you intend to cover and put them in order"
en: En orden de
In summary
Summary
: as a brief statement of the most important information in a piece of writing or speech
Example: In summary, we need to take better care of the poor in our city.
en: En resumen
In this case
when that is considered : because of that
Example: "The traffic could be heavy tomorrow." " In that case, we better leave early.
en: En este caso
indeed
Emphasis
used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested
Example: Ought the concept of dirt, taboo and pollution may INDEED induce strong feelings of disorder, it does
en: Por supuesto
Last but not least
Order
last in order of mention or occurrence but just as important
Example: last but not least Gary in midfield has been brilliant
en: Última pero no menos importante
Likewise
Comparison
in a like manner; similarly.
Example: "I stuck out my tongue and Frankie did likewise"
en: Igualmente
Moreover
Addition
as a further matter; besides.
Example: moreover, glass is electrically insulating
en: Es mas
Namely
Ilustration
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
Nevertheless
Contrast
in spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same.
Example: statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading
en: Sin embargo
Nonetheless
Contrast
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example: it was the barest of welcomes, but it was a welcome nonetheless
en: Sin embargo
Obviously
Emphasis
In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly.
Example: She was obviously sick
en: Obviamente
On the whole
Generalisation
taking everything into account; in general.
Example: "on the whole, it was quite a good speech"
en: En conjunto
Overall
Generalisation
taking everything into account.
Example: "the overall effect is impressive"
en: En general; sobre todo
Particularly
Emphasis
so as to give special emphasis to a point; specifically.
Example: he particularly asked that I should help you
en: Particularmente
Proof of this
Ilustration
evidence or argument establishing or helping to establish a fact or the truth of a statement
Example: You have no proof of this.
en: Prueba de ello
Same as
Comparison
someone or something that is exactly like
Example: Your idea is the same as his.
en: Igual que
Subsequently
Order
after a particular thing has happened; afterward
Example: Mel's offhand remark subsequently became their rallying cry
en: Despues
Such as
Ilustration
used to introduce an example or series of examples You will need some form of identification
Example: Such a beautiful day
en: Tal como
Therefore
Result
for that reason; consequently.
Example: "he was injured and therefore unable to play"
en: Por tanto
Thus
Result
as a result or consequence of this; therefore.
Example: Burke knocked out Byrne, thus becoming champio
en: Por lo tanto
To demonstrate / to clarify
Ilustration
clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.
Example: "their shameful silence demonstrates their ineptitude"
en: a demostrar
To sum up
Summary
give a brief summary of something.
express a concise idea of the nature or character of someone or something.
Example: "he was summing up on day two of a historic test case"
en: Recapitular
To summarise
Summary
give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
Example: "these results can be summarized in the following table"
en: Resumir
Undoubtedly
Emphasis
Undoubtedly means certainly, definitely, or unquestionably.
Example: Extinction of the dinosaurs, the cause of this was UNDOUBTEDLY a natural disaster of some sort.
en: Indudablemente
Unless
Condition
except if (used to introduce the case in which a statement being made is not true or valid).
Example: "unless you have a photographic memory, repetition is vital"
en: A no ser que
Whereas
Contrast
in contrast or comparison with the fact that
Example: you treat the matter lightly, whereas I myself was never more serious
en: Mientras que
With this in mind
Reason
If you do something with a particular thing in mind, you do it with that thing as your aim or as the reason or basis for your action
Example: Did you have anything in mind for Helen's present?