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aun
even
Includes even the most extreme cases
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Aun means even, saying that even the most extreme cases are included. It's unaccented because it's a light, supporting word that doesn't draw focus to itself.
aun
even
Includes an extreme case that doesn't change the overall picture.
Aun los atletas más fuertes necesitan descansarEven the strongest athletes need to rest
Aun así, no me arrepiento de nadaEven so, I don't regret anything
aun cuando
even when, even though, even if
"When" pins down a specific situation, and aun says even that situation is included.
Aun cuando está cansado, siempre ayudaEven when he's tired, he always helps
No lo haría aun cuando me lo pidieranI wouldn't do it even if they asked me