sin embargo

Estudió mucho; sin embargo, suspendió.
He studied a lot; however, he failed.
El tren era lento; sin embargo, llegó puntual.
The train was slow; however, it arrived on time.
Quería salir; sin embargo, empezó a llover.
I wanted to go out; however, it began to rain.
El piso es pequeño; sin embargo, resulta cómodo.
The flat is small; nevertheless, it is comfortable.
Parecía imposible. Sin embargo, lo logramos.
It seemed impossible. Nevertheless, we succeeded.

Similar words

con todo

no obstante

Quería salir; sin embargo, empezó a llover.
I wanted to go out; however, it began to rain.
El piso es pequeño; sin embargo, resulta cómodo.
The flat is small; nevertheless, it is comfortable.
Estudió mucho; sin embargo, suspendió.
He studied a lot; however, he failed.
Parecía imposible. Sin embargo, lo logramos.
It seemed impossible. Nevertheless, we succeeded.
El tren era lento; sin embargo, llegó puntual.
The train was slow; however, it arrived on time.

no obstante

con todo

From sin (“without”) and embargo (“obstacle, hindrance”).

What does sin embargo mean?

“However” or “nevertheless”.

Where is it used?

To introduce a contrast with an earlier statement.

Does it take commas?

Usually yes when inserted into a sentence.

Is it one word?

No, it is written as two words.

Is it formal?

It is neutral and common in speech and writing.

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