A line of three tall, serious-looking experts wearing glasses, standing next to a single, small, surprising element: a tiny, confused cartoon bird also wearing oversized glasses, illustrating the concept of 'even' the unexpected element.

aun

/own/

AdverbB1

even?Used for emphasis or to introduce something surprising

Also:including?When it means 'up to and including'

📝 In Action

Aun los expertos se equivocan a veces.

Even the experts make mistakes sometimes.

Todos lo saben, aun los niños.

Everyone knows it, even the children.

Ni aun con tu ayuda pudo terminar.

Not even with your help could he finish.

Llovía mucho, pero aun así fuimos al parque.

It was raining a lot, but even so we went to the park.

Word Connections

Synonyms

incluso (even)
hasta (even)

Common Collocations

aun así – even so, still, nevertheless
ni aun – not even
aun cuando – even when

💡 Grammar Points

Aun vs. Aún: The Accent Decides Everything!

This is one of the most famous spelling rules in Spanish! 'Aun' (no accent) means 'even'. Its cousin, 'aún' (with an accent), means 'still' or 'yet'. Think of the accent as giving 'aún' a 'time' meaning.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing up 'aun' and 'aún'

Mistake: "Quiero ir a la fiesta, aun si no me invitaron."

Correction: This is correct! Because you can say 'even if they didn't invite me', you use 'aun' without an accent. A common mistake would be writing 'aún' here.

Using 'aun' for 'still'

Mistake: "Aun no he terminado la tarea."

Correction: No he terminado aún. When you mean 'still' or 'yet', you need the accent. A good test is to try swapping it with 'todavía'. If 'todavía' fits, you need the accent: 'aún'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement is Key

When 'aun' means 'even', it almost always comes right before the surprising person or thing you're talking about. For example: 'Aun el profesor se rió' (Even the professor laughed).

The Powerful Phrase 'Aun Así'

The phrase 'aun así' is a super useful way to say 'even so' or 'nevertheless'. It connects a challenge with a result. For example: 'Estaba cansado, pero aun así terminé el trabajo.' (I was tired, but I finished the work even so).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: aun

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'aun' to mean 'even'?

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Word Family

aún(still, yet) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the absolute easiest way to remember the difference between 'aun' and 'aún'?

Here's a simple trick: If you can replace the word with 'incluso' (even), use 'aun' (no accent). If you can replace it with 'todavía' (still/yet), use 'aún' (with an accent).

Is 'aun así' written with or without an accent?

Always without an accent! The fixed phrase 'aun así' (even so) always uses 'aun'.