How to Say "even though" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “even though” is “aunque” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Aunque llueve, voy a salir a caminar.
Even though it's raining, I'm going to go for a walk.
Me compró un regalo, aunque era mi cumpleaños.
He bought me a gift, although it wasn't my birthday.
Aunque el examen fue difícil, creo que aprobé.
Although the exam was difficult, I think I passed.
Stating a Real Obstacle (Using Normal Verbs)
Use 'aunque' with a normal verb form (like 'está', 'hace', 'es') to introduce a fact or a real obstacle that doesn't stop the main action. Think of it as saying, 'This thing is true, but...'.
Using the Wrong Verb Form for Facts
Mistake: “Quiero ir, aunque esté caro. (When you know for a fact the price is high)”
Correction: Say 'Quiero ir, aunque está caro.' Because you know the price is high, it's a fact. So, you use the normal verb form 'está'.
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