Linking Words

Linking Words
Linking words or connecting words help you to build a logical argument in your assignment by linking one statement to another. An assignment without linking words reads like aseries of unrelated statements with no flow.
Linking words can be used to:
- Link the flow of ideas in your writing
- Guide your reader towards the next stage of your argument
- Link paragraphstogether.
To get used to these important words, I am providing a list of commonly used Spanish linking words which I have divided into 6 groups:
1.Adición (Adittion)
When we want to add ideas or togive more information about the same idea we use the following connectors.
Y ------------------------and
Ademas----------------also, moreover, furthermore, in addition.
Tambien------------too,as well
Ademas de-------- as well as
Incluso--------------even
For example: As well as being cheap, it’s also beautiful
2. Oposición (Opposition)
The next connectors are used when we arecontrasting ideas
Pero--------------------but
Sin embargo-----------however
Aunque----------------although
No obstante-----------nevertheless
A pesar de(que)------despite/ in spite of
For example:In her family all are tall, however, she is short


3. Causa (Cause)
Porque------------------because
Como--------------------as
A causa de(que)—---because of
Debidoa(que)-------- due to, because of
Dado que---------------since, given that
Ya que-------------------since, because
Puesto que-------------since, as
For example: I brought an umbrella because itwas raining when I left
4. Consecuencia (Consequence)
These connectors are to express the consequences of the information previously given and they are all used in a similar way.Entonces-------------------then
Asi que----------------------so
Por lo tanto/Por eso----therefore
Examples: Marcos went on vacation, so he closed the store
5. Dar ejemplos (Giving...