Conjunctions (conjunciones) in Spanish are words used to connect words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. They help to link ideas and make your speaking and writing more fluid.
There are three main types of conjunctions:
- Coordinating conjunctions (coordinantes) - connect words or clauses of equal rank.
- y (and) - e before words starting with i or hi sound (e.g., padre e hijo)
- o (or) - u before words starting with o or ho sound (e.g., cinco u ocho)
- pero (but)
- ni (nor)
- aunque (although)
- Subordinating conjunctions (subordinantes) - introduce dependent clauses.
- que (that)
- porque (because)
- si (if)
- cuando (when)
- mientras (while)
- aunque (although)
- Correlative conjunctions (correlativas) - used in pairs to relate ideas.
- no solo... sino también (not only... but also)
- tanto... como (both... and)
- ya... ya (either... or)
Learning conjunctions allows you to create more complex and natural sentences in Spanish.
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Table of Contents
- Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions in Spanish, including definitions, examples, and usage tips for connecting words, phrases, and clauses.
- Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions in Spanish are words that connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing relationships like time, cause, condition, or contrast.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
