Aun (en. Even)

/a.un/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates that something occurs at the same moment or that it remains true.

Even with the bad weather, we decided to go out.

Aun con el mal tiempo, decidimos salir.

It is used to indicate a degree of intensity or quantity that applies to a situation.

Even the most optimistic began to doubt.

Aun los más optimistas comenzaron a dudar.

In a negative sentence, it is used to reinforce the denial.

I haven't done it yet.

No lo he hecho aun.

From Latin 'adhuc', which means 'until now' or 'still'.

even so

However, despite the above.

aun así

although still

Although something has not happened yet.

aunque aún

even in the worst-case scenario

Even in the worst of situations.

aun en el peor escenario

aún

Graphic variant that can have a similar meaning in certain contexts.

aún

even

Indicates addition or inclusion.

incluso

Expression to emphasize that something remains true.

Even in his madness, he was right.

Aun en su locura, tenía razón.

Colloquially used to express surprise or disbelief.

I'm still surprised that he won.

Aun me sorprende que haya ganado.