aun
“aun” means “even” in Spanish (Used for emphasis or to introduce something surprising).
even
Also: including
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Aun los expertos se equivocan a veces.
B1Even the experts make mistakes sometimes.
Todos lo saben, aun los niños.
B1Everyone knows it, even the children.
Ni aun con tu ayuda pudo terminar.
B2Not even with your help could he finish.
Llovía mucho, pero aun así fuimos al parque.
B2It was raining a lot, but even so we went to the park.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'aun' to mean 'even'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin phrase 'ad huc', which meant 'up to this point' or 'still'. Over centuries in Spanish, its pronunciation and meaning split into two distinct forms: 'aun' (even) and 'aún' (still).
First recorded: Around the 10th century
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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'.