A-Level Spanish - Core Vocabulary & Expressions

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**Aunque** (conjunction)

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Translation: although / even though. It introduces a concession clause and usually takes the indicative for known facts or past events, but the subjunctive for hypothetical, future, or uncertain situations (e.g., "Aunque llueve, salgo" vs "Aunque llueva, saldré").

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**En efecto** (adverbial phrase)

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Translation: In fact / Indeed / Actually. Usage: Used to confirm or reinforce a previous statement, often strengthening an argument in an essay. Context: Replacing basic connectors like 'y' or 'además' to sound more sophisticated.

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**La desarmonía** (noun)

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Translation: Discord / Disharmony / Disagreement. Usage: Often used in social or musical contexts to describe a lack of agreement or tension between groups. Pronunciation: [lah de-sar-mo-NEE-ah].

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**Ganararse la vida** (idiom)

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Translation: To earn a living. Used when talking about work and supporting oneself financially.

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**A largo plazo** (temporal phrase)

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Translation: In the long run / Long-term. Usage: Essential for discussing consequences of environmental or economic policies. Example: 'A largo plazo, la sostenibilidad es vital.'