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Aún or todavia
Aunque yo estudio todos los días aún no puedo hablar
Aunque estudie cada día todavía no puedo hablar Both translate to still but which is better or are they mas o menos iguales. Is the subjunctive in the second sentence correct? ¡ Como siempre, gracias!
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In this case, "aún" and "todavía" are perfect synonyms. (For more on these words you can take a look here and here.)
The subjunctive is fine and it conveys the right idea, although "aunque estudio" makes your statement stronger about the fact that you do study every day.
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Bob, would you say both of the following phrases are equal or have a little difference? Even though I study every day I still can't speak (it)/talk. Even studying every day I still can't speak (it)/talk.
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Lo siento Chileno. Creo que ambos fraces son mas o menos iguales pero para mi el primero parece mejor.
Both of these seem to be stating completed actions up to now and the current result of the action. I did study every day until now and as of now I still can not speak Spanish. Even though I study... Absolute confirmation that I really do study every day. BEST Even studying every..... Very close but possibly not quite as strong confirmation. This is quite different: Even if I study every day I still would not be able to speak Spanish. This is talking about the future: Even if (starting today) I study every day I still would not be able to speak Spanish (in the future). Hope this helps. It is very difficult. It always amazes me how complex every day speech can be be when I try to explain it.
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Gracias a todos.
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Bob, you didn't answer me....
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As Chileno pointed out, the use of the subjunctive or indicative moods change the meaning slightly.
"Aunque estudio cada día..." Even though I study every day... "Aunque estudie cada día..." Even if I study every day... With the first, you're asserting that you do study every day, with the second you're not.
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Even studying..... Is that correct? Thank you for replying.
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Yes, it's correct.
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