Skyrocket EnglishB1 · ponto 2
Conjunções: because, so, although, even though, however, whereas, while, unless, as soon as, so that, in case.
Although / even though / though + frase completa mostram contraste dentro da mesma frase. However começa uma nova frase (com vírgula depois). Whereas / while comparam duas coisas diferentes.
| Conjunção | Ideia | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|
| although / even though | embora, apesar de que | Although it was cold, we went out. |
| however | no entanto (nova frase) | It was cold. However, we went out. |
| whereas / while | enquanto (contraste) | He likes tea, whereas I like coffee. |
| but | mas | It was cold, but we went out. |
Even though she was tired, she kept working.
Mesmo cansada, ela continuou trabalhando.
He is rich. However, he isn't happy.
Ele é rico. No entanto, não é feliz.
Atenção: Não use but junto com although na mesma frase: “Although it was cold, we went out” (não “Although... but...”).
Unless = if not. As long as = desde que. As soon as = assim que (com presente, não futuro). So that = para que. In case = caso, por precaução.
Unless you hurry, you'll miss the train.
A menos que você se apresse, vai perder o trem.
I'll call you as soon as I arrive.
Eu te ligo assim que eu chegar.
Take an umbrella in case it rains.
Leve um guarda-chuva caso chova.
Atenção: Depois de unless, as soon as, when, as long as, usamos o presente para falar do futuro: “as soon as I arrive” (não “will arrive”).
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