General Role of Conjunctions

Conjunctions function to link words, phrases, and clauses together in sentences. They are a key aspect of Spanish grammar.
It’s crucial to understand the function of conjunctions in a sentence and use them correctly to convey the intended meaning. Incorrect use can change the meaning of a sentence.

Common Spanish Conjunctions

Common Spanish conjunctions include ‘y’ (and), ‘o’ (or), ‘pero’ (but), ‘porque’ (because), ‘si’ (if), and ‘cuando’ (when).
‘Y’ changes to ‘e’ before words that start with ‘i’ or ‘hi’. For example, “padre e hijo” (father and son).
Similarly, ‘o’ changes to ‘u’ before words that start with ‘o’ or ‘ho’. For instance, “siete u ocho” (seven or eight).

Use ‘como’ to express “as” or “like”. For example “estudia como si fuera tu examen final” (Study as if it was your final exam).
The conjunction ‘ni’ means neither or nor. For example, “No tiene ni un centavo” means he doesn’t have a penny.
Conditional conjunctions such as ‘si’ (if) often introduce hypothetical situations. For example, “Si tuviera dinero, viajaría a España” (If I had money, I would travel to Spain).
Remember to use ‘porque’ when providing a reason for something and ‘para’ when discussing a goal or intent. For instance, “Estudio español porque me gusta” (I study Spanish because I like it) and “Estudio español para mejorar mis habilidades” (I study Spanish to improve my abilities).
‘Aunque’ means ‘even though’ or ‘although’. For example, “Aun cuando es difícil, me gusta el español” (Even though it’s hard, I like Spanish).

Keep practicing these conjunctions to ensure they become second nature in writing and conversation.