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Despite vs. Although: ¿Cuál es la diferencia?

Usa although con frases completas y despite con sustantivos o verbos en -ing.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'Despite' before a noun or -ing word, but use 'Although' before a full sentence with a subject and verb.

  • Despite + Noun/Pronoun: 'Despite the rain, we went out.'
  • Although + Subject + Verb: 'Although it was raining, we went out.'
  • Despite + -ing: 'Despite feeling sick, she finished the race.'
Despite + 📛 (Noun) vs. Although + 👤 (Subject) + 🏃 (Verb)

Overview

### Overview
Dominar las estructuras de contraste es uno de los pasos más importantes para pasar de un nivel básico a un nivel intermedio (B1) en inglés. Cuando hablamos, no siempre presentamos ideas que fluyen en la misma dirección; a menudo necesitamos oponer conceptos. En español, solemos resolver esto casi siempre con la palabra aunque o la frase a pesar de.
Sin embargo, en inglés, la elección entre although y despite no depende del énfasis que quieras dar, sino de la arquitectura gramatical de la frase que viene justo después.
Imagina que estás escribiendo un correo electrónico profesional o chateando por WhatsApp sobre una serie de Netflix. Quieres decir que, aunque la trama era lenta, te gustó la serie. O quizás, que a pesar del mal clima, decidiste salir a correr.
Aquí es donde entran en juego although y despite. Ambos sirven para expresar concesión (el hecho de que algo sucede a pesar de un obstáculo), pero funcionan como piezas de rompecabezas diferentes.
La gran ventaja que tenemos como hispanohablantes es que el orden de las palabras en inglés (Sujeto-Verbo-Objeto) es muy similar al nuestro. El reto aquí no es el orden, sino la categoría gramatical. Although es una conjunción, lo que significa que une dos oraciones completas.
Despite, por otro lado, es una preposición, lo que significa que introduce un objeto (un sustantivo o algo que actúe como tal). Entender esta distinción es la clave para dejar de traducir literalmente del español y empezar a sonar mucho más natural y fluido.
### How This Grammar Works
Para entender cómo funcionan estas palabras, primero debemos recordar cómo funcionan en español. Nosotros decimos Aunque estaba cansado... (conjunción + oración) y también
A pesar de mi cansancio...
(preposición + sustantivo). En inglés, la lógica es idéntica, pero somos más estrictos con lo que sigue a cada palabra.
1. Las Conjunciones: Although y Even Though
Although y su versión más enfática, even though, actúan como puentes que conectan una idea secundaria con una principal. La regla de oro es: después de although, siempre debe haber una oración completa con su propio sujeto y su propio verbo.
  • Estructura: Although / Even though + Sujeto + Verbo
  • En español: Equivale a nuestro aunque.
Ejemplo: Although it (S) was (V) expensive, I bought it.
Aquí, it was expensive es una oración completa. Si quitas although, la frase sigue teniendo sentido gramatical por sí sola.
2. Las Preposiciones: Despite e In Spite Of
Aquí es donde muchos estudiantes se confunden. Despite e in spite of son preposiciones. Al igual que las preposiciones on, at o with, no pueden ir seguidas de una oración completa con un verbo conjugado.
Deben ir seguidas de un nombre (sustantivo), un pronombre o un gerundio (el verbo terminado en -ing que en este caso funciona como sustantivo).
  • Estructura: Despite / In spite of + Sustantivo / Pronombre / Gerundio (-ing)
  • En español: Equivale a a pesar de o pese a.
Ejemplo con sustantivo: Despite the rain, we went out.
Ejemplo con gerundio: Despite feeling sick, she finished the report.
¡Ojo! En español decimos
a pesar de que estaba cansado
. Ese que nos permite meter un verbo conjugado. En inglés, despite no tiene ese que automático. Para lograr ese efecto, necesitamos un puente especial.
3. El puente: Despite the fact that
Si realmente quieres usar una oración completa después de despite, tienes que usar la expresión despite the fact that. Esto convierte técnicamente a la oración en un bloque que funciona como un sustantivo.
  • Despite the fact that it was raining, we played football.
Es una estructura muy útil en contextos académicos o formales, pero en el día a día, es mucho más común y natural usar simplemente although.
### Formation Pattern
La posición de estas palabras en la frase es flexible, igual que en español. Puedes empezar la frase con el contraste o ponerlo al final. Sin embargo, la puntuación cambia. ¡Mira cómo funciona!
1. Cuando el contraste va al principio (Usamos coma)
Si decides empezar con la idea de contraste, debes separarla de la idea principal con una coma. Es como si le dieras un aviso al lector de que la parte principal viene después.
| Conector | Estructura | Ejemplo |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Although | Although + Sujeto + Verbo, + Principal | Although the coffee was cold, he drank it. |
| Even though | Even though + Sujeto + Verbo, + Principal | Even though I studied hard, I failed. |
| Despite | Despite + Sustantivo/Gerundio, + Principal | Despite the cold coffee, he drank it. |
| In spite of | In spite of + Sustantivo/Gerundio, + Principal | In spite of studying hard, I failed. |
2. Cuando el contraste va al final (Sin coma)
Si pones la idea principal primero, el conector actúa como la unión natural y generalmente no necesitas poner una coma antes de él.
| Conector | Estructura | Ejemplo |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Although | Principal + although + Sujeto + Verbo | He drank the coffee although it was cold. |
| Even though | Principal + even though + Sujeto + Verbo | I failed the exam even though I studied hard. |
| Despite | Principal + despite + Sustantivo/Gerundio | He drank the coffee despite the temperature. |
| In spite of | Principal + in spite of + Sustantivo/Gerundio | I failed in spite of all my effort. |
### When To Use It
¿Cómo elegir cuál usar en una conversación real? Aquí te doy tres escenarios comunes para un nivel B1.
1. Para resaltar resultados sorprendentes o inesperados
Esta es la función principal. Lo usas cuando algo sucede a pesar de que hay una razón lógica para que no fuera así.
  • Imagina que tu equipo de fútbol favorito tiene un jugador menos por una tarjeta roja, pero aun así gana el partido: Despite the red card, the team won the match.
  • O si un amigo tuyo no tiene experiencia en cocina pero hizo una cena increíble: Although he isn't a chef, the food was delicious.
2. Para reconocer un argumento contrario (Concesión)
En el trabajo o en la universidad, usar estas palabras te hace sonar más educado y equilibrado. Antes de dar tu opinión, reconoces la realidad del otro.
  • En una reunión:
    Reconozco que el presupuesto es bajo. A pesar de eso, podemos terminar el proyecto
    . -> I know the budget is low. Despite the budget, we can finish the project.
  • En un ensayo:
    Aunque algunos dicen que la tecnología nos aísla, yo creo que nos conecta
    . -> Although some say technology isolates us, I believe it connects us.
3. Para manejar la formalidad y el énfasis
  • Although: Es el estándar. Úsalo en correos, conversaciones y presentaciones. Es seguro y siempre suena bien.
  • Even though: Es más emocional. Úsalo cuando quieras enfatizar que el contraste es realmente grande o te causa sorpresa.
    ¡Aunque te lo dije mil veces, lo olvidaste!
    : Even though I told you a thousand times, you forgot!
  • Despite / In spite of: Son ligeramente más formales y muy comunes en la escritura. Ayudan a que tus frases sean más cortas y directas. En lugar de decir Although the weather was terrible (5 palabras), puedes decir Despite the terrible weather (4 palabras). En inglés profesional, ser conciso es una virtud.
### Common Mistakes
Como profesor, veo estos errores constantemente en estudiantes hispanohablantes. La mayoría ocurren porque intentamos calcar las estructuras del español al inglés.
1. El error del Despite of
Este es el error número uno. En español decimos
a pesar de
. En inglés, tenemos dos opciones: in spite of (que sí lleva of) y despite (que NO lleva of).
  • Incorrecto: Despite of the rain... (Esto es una mezcla incorrecta).
  • Correcto: Despite the rain... o In spite of the rain...
  • ¿Por qué ocurre? Por la interferencia de nuestra lengua materna. Tu cerebro quiere traducir ese de del español.
2. Olvidar el sujeto después de Although
En español podemos omitir el sujeto porque el verbo ya nos dice quién hace la acción (ej. Aunque estaba cansado, no hace falta decir yo). En inglés, el sujeto es obligatorio.
  • Incorrecto: Although was tired, I went to the party.
  • Correcto: Although I was tired, I went to the party.
  • Consejo: Siempre revisa que después de although tengas una persona o cosa (I, you, the car, the weather).
3. Confundir la estructura de Despite con un verbo conjugado
Muchos alumnos intentan poner un verbo normal después de despite.
  • Incorrecto: Despite I studied, I failed.
  • Correcto: Despite studying, I failed. o Although I studied, I failed.
  • Explicación: Despite es una preposición. Piensa en ella como la palabra con. Tú no dices con yo estudié, dices con mi estudio. Lo mismo pasa con despite.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
A veces nos confundimos entre although, but y however. Aunque todos sirven para contrastar, se usan en diferentes partes de la oración y con diferente puntuación.
| Conector | Gramática | Ejemplo |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| But | Une dos frases simples en una sola. Siempre va en medio. | It was raining, but we went out. |
| Although | Introduce una idea de contraste que depende de otra. | Although it was raining, we went out. |
| However | Empieza una frase nueva después de un punto. Es muy formal. | It was raining. However, we went out. |
| Despite | Introduce un sustantivo o gerundio de contraste. | Despite the rain, we went out. |
Como puedes ver, la diferencia principal es dónde se colocan. But es el más sencillo y casual. Although es más sofisticado porque te permite jugar con el orden de la frase. However es ideal para textos académicos o correos muy formales.
### Quick FAQ
1. ¿Puedo usar Despite y In spite of indistintamente?
¡Sí! Significan exactamente lo mismo. La única diferencia es que despite es una sola palabra y es un poco más común en el inglés moderno, mientras que in spite of son tres palabras. Solo recuerda: despite nunca lleva of.
2. ¿Cuándo es mejor usar Even though en lugar de Although?
Usa even though cuando quieras que el contraste suene más fuerte. Si dices: Although it's late, I'll call him, suena normal. Si dices: Even though it's 3 AM, I'll call him, estás enfatizando lo increíble o exagerado de la situación.
3. ¿Es correcto usar el gerundio (-ing) después de Despite?
¡Es más que correcto, es muy natural! Es la mejor forma de usar un verbo con despite. Por ejemplo, en lugar de decir Despite the fact that I arrived late, es mucho más fluido decir Despite arriving late.
Como hispanohablantes, nos cuesta usar el -ing así, pero una vez que lo dominas, tu nivel de inglés sube instantáneamente.
4. ¿Puedo terminar una frase con although?
En el inglés hablado muy informal, a veces la gente pone though (sin el al-) al final de una frase: It was expensive. I bought it, though. Pero para tu nivel B1 y para situaciones escritas, lo mejor es mantener although al principio o en medio de las dos ideas que estás conectando.

Structure Comparison

Word Grammar Category Followed By... Example
Although
Conjunction
Subject + Verb (Clause)
Although it was late...
Even though
Conjunction (Strong)
Subject + Verb (Clause)
Even though it was late...
Despite
Preposition
Noun / Pronoun / -ing
Despite the time...
In spite of
Prepositional Phrase
Noun / Pronoun / -ing
In spite of the time...
Despite the fact that
Complex Preposition
Subject + Verb (Clause)
Despite the fact that it was late...

Meanings

Both words are used to introduce a contrast or a 'concession'—showing that something happened even though there was an obstacle or a reason for it not to happen.

1

Clausal Concession

Using 'although' to connect two complete ideas where one makes the other surprising.

“Although she studied hard, she failed the exam.”

“I enjoyed the film although it was very long.”

2

Prepositional Concession

Using 'despite' to introduce a noun or gerund that contrasts with the main clause.

“Despite the noise, I slept well.”

“He arrived on time despite the heavy traffic.”

3

The 'Fact That' Bridge

Using 'despite the fact that' to allow a full clause to follow 'despite'.

“Despite the fact that it was raining, we played football.”

“He passed despite the fact that he hadn't studied.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Despite vs. Although: ¿Cuál es la diferencia?
Tipo Palabra Seguido de... Ejemplo
Conjunción
Although
Sujeto + Verbo
Although the team played well, they lost.
Conjunción
Even though
Sujeto + Verbo
Even though the team played well, they lost.
Preposición
Despite
Sustantivo o Gerundio
Despite playing well, the team lost.
Preposición
In spite of
Sustantivo o Gerundio
In spite of their good performance, the team lost.
Frase puente
Despite the fact that
Sujeto + Verbo
Despite the fact that they played well, they lost.
Frase puente
In spite of the fact that
Sujeto + Verbo
In spite of the fact that they played well, they lost.

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
The match proceeded notwithstanding the inclement weather.

The match proceeded notwithstanding the inclement weather. (Sports event)

Neutral
The match continued despite the heavy rain.

The match continued despite the heavy rain. (Sports event)

Informal
We kept playing even though it was pouring.

We kept playing even though it was pouring. (Sports event)

Jerga
We stayed out tho it was raining cats and dogs.

We stayed out tho it was raining cats and dogs. (Sports event)

La familia del 'Contraste'

Contraste

Frase (Sujeto + Verbo)

  • Although Although it rained...
  • Even though Even though it rained...

Sustantivo o Gerundio (-ing)

  • Despite Despite the rain...
  • In spite of In spite of the rain...

Although vs. Despite

Usa 'Although' cuando...
Tienes sujeto + verbo Although she was late...
Estás contando una historia Although the sun was shining...
Usa 'Despite' cuando...
Tienes un sustantivo Despite her lateness...
Tienes un verbo en -ing Despite being late...

¿Qué palabra elegir?

1

¿La frase después del espacio tiene un sujeto y un verbo principal?

YES
Usa 'Although' o 'Even though'
NO
Usa 'Despite' o 'In spite of'

Bloques de construcción

📄

Frases (para Although)

  • • the food was cold
  • • he is my brother
  • • the internet is slow
🧩

Nombres/Gerundios (para Despite)

  • • the cold food
  • • being my brother
  • • the slow internet
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Ejemplos por nivel

1

Although it is raining, I am happy.

Although it is raining, I am happy.

2

Despite the rain, I am happy.

Despite the rain, I am happy.

3

I like the car although it is old.

I like the car although it is old.

4

Despite the heat, he is wearing a coat.

Despite the heat, he is wearing a coat.

1

Although he was hungry, he didn't eat.

Although he was hungry, he didn't eat.

2

Despite his hunger, he didn't eat.

Despite his hunger, he didn't eat.

3

In spite of the noise, I slept well.

In spite of the noise, I slept well.

4

She went to work although she felt sick.

She went to work although she felt sick.

1

Despite being a millionaire, he drives an old car.

Despite being a millionaire, he drives an old car.

2

Although the team played well, they lost the match.

Although the team played well, they lost the match.

3

He passed the exam despite the fact that he was ill.

He passed the exam despite the fact that he was ill.

4

I enjoyed the holiday despite the bad weather.

I enjoyed the holiday despite the bad weather.

1

Even though I've seen the movie before, I'd like to see it again.

Even though I've seen the movie before, I'd like to see it again.

2

Despite having lived there for years, he doesn't speak the language.

Despite having lived there for years, he doesn't speak the language.

3

The project was a success, although it took longer than expected.

The project was a success, although it took longer than expected.

4

In spite of all our efforts, we couldn't save the company.

In spite of all our efforts, we couldn't save the company.

1

Notwithstanding the recent improvements, the system remains flawed.

Notwithstanding the recent improvements, the system remains flawed.

2

He decided to buy the house, despite its numerous structural issues.

He decided to buy the house, despite its numerous structural issues.

3

The results were impressive, albeit somewhat inconsistent.

The results were impressive, albeit somewhat inconsistent.

4

Much as I admire his work, I find his latest novel disappointing.

Much as I admire his work, I find his latest novel disappointing.

1

For all his bravado, he was actually quite terrified.

For all his bravado, he was actually quite terrified.

2

The treaty was signed, the objections of the minority notwithstanding.

The treaty was signed, the objections of the minority notwithstanding.

3

Granted that the technology is new, it still shouldn't fail this often.

Granted that the technology is new, it still shouldn't fail this often.

4

Even if we were to increase the budget, the timeline remains unrealistic.

Even if we were to increase the budget, the timeline remains unrealistic.

Fácil de confundir

Despite vs. Although: What's the Difference? vs Despite vs. In spite of

Learners think they have different meanings or that 'despite' needs 'of'.

Despite vs. Although: What's the Difference? vs Although vs. However

Learners use them interchangeably in the same sentence position.

Despite vs. Although: What's the Difference? vs Although vs. Even though

Learners aren't sure which one is 'stronger'.

Errores comunes

✗

I go out although rain.

✓

I go out although it is raining.

Although must be followed by a subject and a verb.
✗

Despite of the cold, I am happy.

✓

Despite the cold, I am happy.

Despite is a single word. Do not add 'of'.
✗

Although it was hot, but I wore a coat.

✓

Although it was hot, I wore a coat.

Do not use 'although' and 'but' in the same sentence.
✗

Despite I was tired, I worked.

✓

Despite being tired, I worked.

Despite cannot be followed by a clause (I was tired).
✗

In spite the rain, we played.

✓

In spite of the rain, we played.

The phrase is 'in spite of'. You missed the 'of'.
✗

Although my sickness, I came.

✓

Despite my sickness, I came.

Although needs a verb. Sickness is just a noun.
✗

He is rich although he is unhappy.

✓

He is rich, although he is unhappy.

While not always wrong, a comma helps clarity when 'although' adds a surprising contrast.
✗

Despite he arrived late, he saw the show.

✓

Despite arriving late, he saw the show.

Use the -ing form after despite if you want to refer to the subject's action.
✗

Although the fact that it was late, we stayed.

✓

Despite the fact that it was late, we stayed.

The phrase is 'despite the fact that', not 'although the fact that'.
✗

I like him despite he is rude.

✓

I like him although he is rude.

He is rude is a clause, so you need although.
✗

Albeit he was tired, he finished.

✓

Albeit tired, he finished.

Albeit is not followed by a full clause with a subject.

Patrones de oraciones

Despite ___, I still ___.

Although it was ___, we ___.

I decided to ___ despite the fact that ___.

Despite not ___, she ___.

Real World Usage

Job Interview common

Despite my lack of direct experience in this field, I have many transferable skills.

Texting a friend very common

I'm coming although I'll be a bit late!

Social Media Caption very common

Best day ever despite the rain! ☔

Academic Essay constant

Although the results were statistically significant, the sample size was small.

Travel / Booking occasional

The hotel was great although the room was a bit noisy.

Customer Complaint common

I am writing to complain because the product broke despite only being used once.

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💡

Busca el verbo

La forma más rápida de elegir es mirar qué sigue. Si ves un sujeto y un verbo, necesitas 'although'.
Although it was expensive, I bought it.
⚠️

No digas 'Despite of'

Este es un error súper común. Lo correcto es 'in spite of' o simplemente 'despite'. ¡No los mezcles!
Despite the cold, she went swimming.
🎯

Usa 'the fact that'

Si quieres usar 'despite' pero tienes una frase completa, añade 'the fact that' para que suene perfecto.
Despite the fact that it was late, he called.
🌍

La formalidad importa

'Despite' suena un poco más formal y es común en reportes o correos serios. 'Although' funciona bien en cualquier situación.
Despite the delay, the project is done.

Smart Tips

Stop! Count the words. 'Despite' is 1 word. 'In spite of' is 3 words. There is no 2-word version.

Despite of the rain... → Despite the rain...

Add the 'magic bridge': 'the fact that'. It fixes the grammar instantly.

Despite he was tired... → Despite the fact that he was tired...

Delete the 'But'. 'Although' already does the work of showing contrast.

Although it was cold, but I went out. → Although it was cold, I went out.

Try putting 'though' at the end of your second sentence.

Although it was expensive, I bought it. → It was expensive. I bought it, though.

Pronunciación

/ɔːlˈðəʊ/

Stress on 'Although'

The stress is on the second syllable: al-THOUGH.

/dɪˈspaɪt/

Stress on 'Despite'

The stress is on the second syllable: de-SPITE.

Concessive Rise

Although it was raining (rise), we went out (fall).

The rising intonation on the first clause signals that the thought is not yet finished.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

A-L-T-H-O-U-G-H has a 'V' hidden in its soul (Verb), while D-E-S-P-I-T-E is just a 'N' (Noun).

Asociación visual

Imagine 'Although' as a bridge connecting two islands (clauses). Imagine 'Despite' as a backpack (preposition) carrying a heavy rock (noun).

Rhyme

Although needs a verb to play, Despite takes a noun and walks away.

Story

A man named Al (Although) always brings a friend (Subject) and a dog (Verb) to the party. A woman named Des (Despite) only brings her purse (Noun).

Word Web

ContrastConcessionHoweverButNeverthelessGerundClause

Desafío

Look around you. Find something you don't like about your room. Say: 'I like this room although [reason].' Then say: 'I like this room despite [reason].'

Notas culturales

In informal British English, 'though' is very frequently used at the end of a sentence to mean 'however'.

Using 'despite' or 'notwithstanding' is preferred over 'but' in academic essays to create a more formal, objective tone.

Americans often use 'even though' more frequently than 'although' in casual conversation for added emphasis.

'Despite' comes from the Old French 'despit', meaning 'contempt'. 'Although' is a combination of 'all' (used for emphasis) and 'though'.

Inicios de conversación

“

What is something you did recently despite being very tired?

“

Although you are busy, what is one hobby you never skip?

“

Have you ever bought something although it was too expensive?

“

What's a place you love visiting despite the fact that it's crowded?

Temas para diario

Write about a time you succeeded at something despite the odds being against you.
Describe your favorite city. Mention at least three things you like about it although they might be considered 'bad' by others.
Compare two products you use. Use 'despite' and 'although' to highlight their differences.
Write a short story about a character who goes on a trip despite having no money.

Errores comunes

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

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Test Yourself

Elige la palabra correcta para completar la frase.

___ it was cold, she didn't wear a jacket.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Although
La frase 'it was cold' tiene sujeto ('it') y verbo ('was'), por lo que 'Although' es la opción correcta.
Elige la palabra correcta para completar la frase.

He passed the test ___ not studying very much.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite
La frase 'not studying very much' usa un gerundio (-ing). 'Despite' se usa antes de sustantivos o gerundios.
Encuentra y corrige el error en la frase. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Despite he is very rich, he is not happy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Although he is very rich, he is not happy.
La frase original usa 'Despite' antes de un sujeto y verbo ('he is'). Lo correcto es 'Although'.
¿Qué frase es gramaticalmente correcta? Opción múltiple

Elige la frase correcta:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She failed the exam, despite studying hard.
'Despite' debe ir seguido de un sustantivo o gerundio ('studying'). 'Despite of' nunca es correcto.

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Ejercicios de practica

8 exercises
Fill in the blank with 'Although' or 'Despite'.

___ the heavy traffic, we arrived on time.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite
'The heavy traffic' is a noun phrase, so we use 'despite'.
Choose the grammatically correct sentence. Opción múltiple

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Although it was raining, we went out.
Option 1 has a redundant 'but'. Option 2 uses 'despite' with a clause. Option 4 uses 'despite of'.
Correct the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Despite he was sick, he went to school.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Although he was sick
'He was sick' is a clause, so it needs 'although'.
Rewrite the sentence using 'Despite'. Sentence Transformation

Although it was cold, she didn't wear a coat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite the cold, she didn't wear a coat.
We change the clause 'it was cold' into the noun phrase 'the cold'.
Match the start of the sentence with the correct ending. Match Pairs

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ...
1. ...I finished the work. 2. ...I finished the work. 3. ...I finished the work. 4. ...I finished the work.
Is the following rule true or false? True False Rule

You can use 'despite' and 'although' interchangeably without changing the words that follow them.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
You must change the structure (noun vs. clause) when switching between them.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Did you enjoy the hike? B: Yes, ___ it was quite exhausting.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: although
'It was quite exhausting' is a clause.
Which word follows 'Despite'? Grammar Sorting

Select the correct word to follow 'Despite'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: the rain
Despite is followed by a noun phrase.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

13 exercises
Elige la palabra correcta para completar la frase. Completar huecos

I enjoyed the movie, ___ it was very long.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: although
Elige la frase correcta para completar la frase. Completar huecos

___ the bad weather, the game will be played.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite
Elige la frase correcta para completar la frase. Completar huecos

We are good friends, ___ we don't see each other very often.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: even though
Encuentra y corrige el error en la frase. Error Correction

In spite of she was tired, she finished the race.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Although she was tired, she finished the race.
Encuentra y corrige el error en la frase. Error Correction

He bought the car, despite of the high price.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He bought the car, despite the high price.
¿Qué frase es gramaticalmente correcta? Opción múltiple

Elige la frase correcta:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite having a map, we still got lost.
¿Qué frase es gramaticalmente correcta? Opción múltiple

Elige la frase correcta:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I love the city, although it's very expensive.
Traduce la idea a una frase correcta en inglés usando 'despite'. Traducción

Traduce al inglés usando 'despite': 'El tráfico estaba mal, pero llegué a tiempo.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I arrived on time despite the bad traffic.","Despite the bad traffic, I arrived on time."]
Traduce la idea a una frase correcta en inglés usando 'although'. Traducción

Traduce al inglés usando 'although': 'No tengo mucho dinero, pero quiero viajar.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I want to travel although I don't have much money.","Although I don't have much money, I want to travel."]
Pon las palabras en orden para formar una frase correcta. Sentence Reorder

Ordena las palabras para formar la frase:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite the heavy rain, they went out.
Pon las palabras en orden para formar una frase correcta. Sentence Reorder

Ordena las palabras para formar la frase:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Although he felt tired, he kept on working.
Une el principio de la frase con su final correcto. Match Pairs

Une las mitades de las frases:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Une la palabra con el elemento gramatical que le sigue. Match Pairs

Une la palabra con la estructura que requiere:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /13

Preguntas frecuentes (8)

No, 'despite' is a preposition and needs an object. However, you can use 'though' at the end of a sentence in informal English.

Slightly. 'Despite' is very common in writing and formal speech, while 'although' and 'even though' are more common in everyday conversation.

There is no difference in meaning or grammar. 'Despite' is one word, and 'in spite of' is three words. They are interchangeable.

Yes! This is very common. For example: 'Despite being ill, he went to work.'

Because 'despite' is already a preposition. Adding 'of' is redundant and grammatically incorrect in English.

Yes, you can. Just remember to put a comma after the first clause. 'Although it was late, I called him.'

Yes, but it is stronger. Use 'even though' when you want to emphasize that the contrast is very surprising.

It is a longer way of saying 'although'. It allows you to use 'despite' followed by a full sentence (a clause).

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

A pesar de / Aunque

Spanish 'aunque' can take the subjunctive mood, which English doesn't use here.

French high

Malgré / Bien que

French 'bien que' always requires the subjunctive mood.

German moderate

Trotz / Obwohl

German 'obwohl' sends the verb to the end of the clause.

Japanese low

~のに (~noni)

Japanese connectors are often suffixes or particles rather than starting words.

Arabic moderate

بالرغم من (bi-r-raghmi min) / مع أن (ma'a anna)

Arabic structures often require a specific pronoun suffix after 'anna'.

Chinese partial

虽然 (suīrán) / 尽管 (jǐnguǎn)

English forbids using 'although' and 'but' together, while Chinese requires it.

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