Actually is often used when you want to emphasize that something is surprising or unusual. Used to say that something is true
Example: We actually had a hard time moving the sofa. ||
He actually expected me to pay for his dinner ||
My last name looks German, but actually, it's Dutch.
en: En realidad / sorprendentemente / de hecho
Afterward
Linking Word (Showing time)
after the time mentioned
Example: We had tea, and afterward we sat in the garden for a while
Also
Linking word (Adding information)
In adittion
Example: She's a photographer and also writes books.
en: Además
Anyway
Linking word
whatever else is happening, without considering other things. || Anyway is also used to change the subject, return to an earlier subject, or get to the most interesting point
Example: Of course I don't mind taking you home - I'm going that way anyway. // Anyway, as I said, I'll be away next week.
en: De todas formas / como sea
As a result
Linking word (showing effect)
something that happens or exists because of something else
Example: The little girl kept jumping in puddles, and as a result her new shoes were ruined
en: Como resultado
As I was saying
Linking word (Adding information)
Is used to resume after interruption
Example: As I was saying before being interrupted, the lady of the house is not home.
en: Como estaba diciendo / como te decía
As long as
Linking word
Equal in lenght to || while
Example: My garden is as long as a football pitch. || I am happy, as long as the sun always comes back around
en: Mientras / Tanto como
Basically
Linking word (Showing conclusion)
used when referring to the main or most important characteristic or feature of something || Is used to summarise what you're going to say
Example: Basically, they want a lot more information about the project before they'll put any money into it
en: Basicamente
Because
Linking word (Showing cause)
for the reason that
Example: "Why did you do it?" "Because Carlos told me to"
en: Porque
By the way (Adding information)
Linking word
used to introduce a new subject to be considered or to give further information || Is used to change the topic or to back to the original topic in a conversation
Example: Oh, by the way, my name's Julie || I think we've discussed everything we need to - by the way, what time is it?
en: Por cierto
Come to think of it
Linking word (Adding information)
We use this when you've just remembered or thought of something as you're speaking
Example: The dishes were all ready at different times and the dessert was... oh come to think of it, I completely forgot to serve dessert!
en: Ahora que lo pienso
Despite
Linking word (Showing contrast)
without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by
Example: Despite all my work, I still failed the exam
en: A pesar de
Due to
Linking word (Showing cause)
because of
Example: A lot of her unhappiness is due to boredom
en: Debido a
Either
Linking word (Showing similarity)
whichever of two
Example: "I've never been to the States." "I haven't either."
en: Cualquiera de los dos
Even if
Linking word (Showing condition)
In the unlikely case that
Example: Even if we never see each other again, I'll always remember you.
en: aunque / aun si
Following
Linking word (Showing sequence)
After in time
Example: Following the dinner, there will be a dance. || Following this show is the news.
en: Siguiendo de / despues
For example
Linking word (adding example)
used when giving an example of the type of thing you mean
Example: He's always very thoughtful. For example, he buys her flowers whenever she feels depressed.
en: Por ejemplo
For instance
Linking word (Adding example)
For example
Example: In the electronics industry, for instance, 5,000 jobs are being lost
en: Por ejemplo
Hence
Linking word (Showing effect)
that is the reason or explanation for
Example: His mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca
en: Por eso
However
Linking word (Showing contrast)
in whatever way
Example: He always looks good, however he dresses.
en: Como sea / de cualquier manera
In all
with everything added together to make a total
Example: In all, the bill are $25
en: En total
In case
Linking word (Showing condition)
a particular situation
Example: Take your umbrella in case it rains
en: En caso de
In conclusion
Linking word (Showing conclusion)
Finally
Example: In conclusion, I'd like to express my thanks to everyone who participated in this project
en: En conclusion
In order to
Linking word (Showing cause)
with the aim or purpose of doing something
Example: I want to go to the shop in order to buy some milk
en: con el finde / para
In other words
Linking words (Showing similarity)
to explain it more clearly
Example: I would love to go but I have a lot to do...in other words, I don't have time
en: En otras palabras
In particular
Linking word (Adding example)
special, or this and not any other
Example: Nothing in particular is needed to complete this decor
en: En particular
Lastly
Linking word (Showing sequence)
used to show when something comes after all the other things in a list
Example: In accepting this award, I would like to thank the producer, the director, the scriptwriter, and, lastly, the film crew
en: Por ultimo / Al final
Like
Linking word (Adding example)
Example: She talks like her brother
en: Como
Likewise
Linking word (Showing similarity)
in the same way
Example: just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom
en: asimismo / igualmente
Mind you
Linking word (Showing contrast)
We use "mind you" when we're about to give an afterthought that contrast the information that came before
Example: The dinner was a complete disaster I burn the meat, people arrived when I was still cooking .Mind you, I did say "turn up when you want"
en: Te imaginas / Puedes creer
Next
Linking word (showing sequence)
Inmediattly after
Example: next time you want to borrow something, please ask me first
en: Despues
Once
Linking word (showing a sequence)
one single time || if ever
Example: Once you try Thai food you will want more || You can pay for it once you get here.
en: Una vez
Providing
Linking word (Showing condition)
on condition that
Example: You may go to the ball, Cinderella, providing you are back by midnight.
en: Siempre y cuando
Resulting from
Linking word (showing cause)
caused by, due to
Example: Doctors have noted an increase in skin cancer resulting from too much exposure to the sun.
en: resultante de
Similarly
Linking word (Showing similarity)
in a similar way
Example: Cars must stop at red traffic lights: similarly, bicycles have to stop too
en: De manera similar
Since
Linking word (showing time)
from a particular time in the past until a later time, or until now
Example: He has worked at the factory since 1999
en: Desde
So
Linking word (Showing conclusion)
very, extremely, or to such a degree
Example: He was so mad that he forgot to eat dinner
|| So, Alice, why did you come to Edinburgh?
en: asi que / muy / a tal grado / entonces
Therefore
Linking word (Showing effect)
for that reason
Example: I think, therefore I am
en: Por lo tanto / por eso
Thus
Linking word (showing effect)
with this result
Example: They planned to reduce staff and thus to cut costs.
en: Por consiguiente
Unless
Linking word (Showing condition)
except if
Example: Unless you call me to say you're not coming, I'll see you at the theatre
en: A menos que / a no ser que
While
Linking Word (Showing time)
during the time that, or at the same time as
Example: I read it while you were drying your hair
en: Durante / mientras
You know
Linking word
Used as a pause while speaking or while thinking of what to say next or how to say it. Some people say you know at the end of a statement to make sure the person they are talking to understands
Example: As you know, the building will be demolished on Saturday. ||
It didn’t have to happen that way, you know?