Spanish Conversation · Level 195
15 words
Spanish word
conjunción
Pronunciation
IPA/koŋxunˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounconjunction
Example
Necesito aprender cuándo usar cada conjunción.
I need to learn when to use each conjunction.
More examples
¿Qué conjunción es mejor para unir dos frases simples?
Which conjunction is best for joining two simple sentences?
Core concept
A hinge connecting clauses to show cause, contrast, or purpose.
Common phrases
conjunción copulativa
copulative conjunction
conjunción adversativa
adversative conjunction
conjunción disyuntiva
disjunctive conjunction
Similar words
preposición: Positions a noun or phrase in the sentence to indicate location, time, or direction.
partícula: Adds a brief grammatical or emotive marker to a word or phrase to show nuance or stance.
enlace: Creates a relation between expressions or clauses to bridge ideas or indicate sequence.
conector: Provides small words or phrases that guide transitions and ease the flow of discourse.
Definition in Spanish
Palabra o locución que introduce o enlaza oraciones, como aunque, porque o a pesar de que, y que marca la relación lógica entre ellas.
Word origin
From Latin conjunctio (con- 'together' + iungere 'to join'), literally 'joining together'.
Usage tips
- In casual speech speakers often drop the que or shorten conjunctions, so clause boundaries can become unclear and require listening for intonation.
Other meanings
- combinationnoun
- connectionnoun
Opposites
- separaciónseparationnoun
- oposiciónoppositionnoun
Related words
- conjuncionalconjunctiveadjective
- conjuntarjoinverb