However (es. Empero)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Quiero ir al cine, empero no tengo dinero.
I want to go to the movies, however I have no money.
Context: daily life
Me gusta el helado, empero prefiero el pastel.
I like ice cream, however I prefer cake.
Context: food
El día está soleado, empero hará frío esta noche.
The day is sunny, however it will be cold tonight.
Context: weather

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Me encanta viajar, empero a veces es difícil encontrar tiempo.
I love to travel, however sometimes it's hard to find time.
Context: travel
El libro es interesante, empero es un poco largo.
The book is interesting, however it is a bit long.
Context: literature
Quería asistir a la reunión, empero no pude por motivos personales.
I wanted to attend the meeting, however I couldn't due to personal reasons.
Context: work

Advanced (C1-C2)

La teoría es convincente, empero la práctica presenta desafíos inesperados.
The theory is convincing, however practice presents unexpected challenges.
Context: science
Prometí ayudarle, empero mis responsabilidades me lo impiden.
I promised to help him, however my responsibilities prevent me from doing so.
Context: society
El proyecto es ambicioso y, empero, requiere una inversión considerable de tiempo y recursos.
The project is ambitious and, however, it requires a considerable investment of time and resources.
Context: business

Synonyms

  • aunque
  • a pesar de
  • con todo
  • no obstante
  • sin embargo