Linking words-Ana Carolina Pedraza Alcaraz

48 LINKING WORDS IN ENGLISH terms

The glossary must counstaind contain the translation of 4 of each category of linking word lists as well as well as an example and the pronunciation

Admittledly

es: Cierto es que

All the same

es: Todos iguales

Also

In addition; too.

es: También

As a rule

Because of

for the reason that; since

Example: Because you are sorry for him!

es: Porque

Before

In front of someone or something.

Example: Night came on before he had finished it.

es: Antes

Besides

In addition; as well.

Example: He went to the bank besides the store, grocer and pharmacy

es: además

Briefly

using few words; concisely.

Example: We spoke briefly on the phone.

es: Brevemente

Clearly

Without doubt; obviously.

Example: You're clearly upset about something.

es: Claramente

Due to

Expected at or planned for at a certain time

Example: The traffic jam was due to a terrible accident at the intersection

es: Debido a

Due to

expected at or planned for at a certain time

Example: Our thanks are due to him

es: Debido a

Equally

In the same manner or to the same extent.

Example: My opinions are equally valid.

es: Igualmente

Even so

In spite of that; nevertheless.

Example: It was raining, but even so we had to go out.

es: Aún así

Even so

es: Aún así

Finally

after a long time, typically involving difficulty or delay

Example: The train finally arrived

es: Finalmente

Following

What follows or comes next

Example: I was in pain following the accident.

es: Siguiente

For example

Used to introduce something chosen as a typical case.

Example: I can play quite a few musical instruments, for example, the flute, the guitar, and the piano.

es: Por ejemplo

For the most part

Hence

As a consequence; for this reason

Example: The weather was much better this year; hence the orange crop is large

es: Por eso

If

Example: If right

es: Si

in case

es: en caso

In conclusion

Lastly; to sum up.

Example: In conclusion is important read

es: En conclusión

In fact

used to emphasize the truth of an assertion, especially one contrary to what might be expected or what has been asserted.

Example: In fact she is my friend

es: De hecho

In general

In order to

according to a particular sequence.

Example: I will do my best in order to teach you English

es: Con el fin de

In short

to sum up; briefly.

Example: But in short, the demo promises that the game is a blast

es: En breve

In this case

Example: In this case is necesary

es: En este caso

Including

containing as part of the whole being considered.

Example: The smile broadened, including the dimple.

es: Incluso

Indeed

Used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested

Example: A sailor's life is indeed a hard life.

es: En efecto

Just like

Exactly the same,

Example: just like that

es: Al igual que

Likewise

In the same way; also

Example: Their expenditure is likewise classed as obligatory and optional.

es: igualmente

Moreover

As a further matter; besides

Example: The car looked good; moreover, the price was right

es: Es más

Namely

That is to say; to be specific (used to introduce detailed information or a specific example).

Example: They brought lunch, namely sandwiches and soda.

es: A saber

Obviously

In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly.

Example: He was obviously drunk.

es: Obivamente

Overall

Previously

At a previous or earlier time; before

Example: The bicycle tyre blew out at a previously damaged point

es: Previamente

Similary

Looking or being almost, but not exactly

Example: Similarly, our agricultural processes aren't so hot.

es: similar

Such as

Used to introduce an example or series of examples You will need some form of identification

Example: I want to pick out some examples, such as the treatment of the Roma people.

es: Tal como

Therefore

For that reason; consequently

Example: He worked the hardest; therefore he got the promotion

es: Por lo tanto

Thus

As a result or consequence of this; therefore.

Example: He accepted her offer and thus became Under Sheriff of Ouray County, Colorado.

es: Por lo tanto

To summarise

Give a brief statement of the main points of (something).

Example: Here we can only summarize the points of the investigation

es: Resumir

Too

In addition; also.

Example: I would like to come too but I'm too tired

es: También

Undoubtedly

without doubt; certainly.

Example: She is undoubtedly beautiful

es: Indudablemente

Unless

es: A no ser que

Unlike

Different from; not similar to.

Example: Unlike an elevator, it didn't appear to move.

es: diferente a

Up to a point

es: Hasta cierto punto

Whereas

In contrast or comparison with the fact that.

Example: All of my sisters are doctors, whereas I am a teacher

es: Mientras que

While

A period of time.

Example: I don't want you to drive while you're so tired.

es: Tiempo