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Sin embargo

However / Nevertheless / But

Conversation Fillers
Notes & Usage:

A formal connective used to introduce a contrast. Common in both speech and writing. More formal than pero but very natural in extended conversation.

See It in Context

Es una buena oferta; sin embargo, necesito pensarlo.

It's a good offer; however, I need to think about it.

Estudié mucho. Sin embargo, el examen fue difícil.

I studied a lot. Nevertheless, the exam was difficult.

—¿Lo aceptaste? —Sin embargo, tengo mis dudas.

—Did you accept it? —Nevertheless, I have my doubts.

Quería ir, sin embargo, estaba muy cansado.

I wanted to go, however, I was very tired.

El coche es bonito; sin embargo, gasta mucha gasolina.

The car is nice; however, it uses a lot of gas.