What does aunque in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word aunque in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use aunque in Spanish.

The word aunque in Spanish means even if, although, even though, even if, you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, even if wanted to, at least, even though I told you not to get involved. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word aunque

even if

conjunción (pero, sin embargo)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
La película fue entretenida, aunque un poco larga.
The film was enjoyable, even if it was a bit long.

although, even though

conjunción (a pesar de: impedimento real)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Aunque estaba lloviendo, fuimos de excursión.
Even though (or: although) it was raining, we went out for the day.

even if

conjunción (a pesar de: impedimento hipotético)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Mañana iremos a la montaña aunque llueva. Aunque me lo prohíbas, lo haré.
I'll do it, even if you forbid me.

you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear

expresión (peyorativo (mujer: fea pero presumida)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Siempre va vestida de diseño, pero aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda.

you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear

expresión (figurado (la apariencia no cambia el fondo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

even if wanted to

locución conjuntiva (expresa incapacidad)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
No puedo ir contigo a la boda aunque quisiera, no me dan permiso en el trabajo.

at least

expresión (al menos, por lo menos) (informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Vamos a la fiesta aunque sea para saludar.
We'll go to the party if only to say hi.

even though I told you not to get involved

expresión (no acatar, desobedecer)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Aunque te dije que no te metieras hiciste tu voluntad.
Even though I told you not to get involved, you did what you wanted.

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