aunque
although
Acknowledges that something is true, but the outcome stays the same anyway
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aun
even
+
que
that
Aunque means although and is built from aun0 (even0) + que1 (that1): even accepting that something is true, I'll still do the other thing. Although something is true, I'll still do it.
aunque
although, even though
Even given that some real obstacle is true, the outcome holds anyway.
Aunque estaba cansada, terminó el proyectoAlthough she was tired, she finished the project
Aunque llueve, saldremos a caminarEven though it's raining, we'll go for a walk
even if
Even given that some imagined obstacle could happen, the outcome still holds.
Lo haré aunque me cueste trabajoI'll do it even if it's hard for me
Aunque no me inviten, iré a la fiestaEven if they don't invite me, I'll go to the party
but, though (small concession)
Even given that some small reservation is worth noting, the main point still stands.
Me gusta la película, aunque el final me pareció flojoI like the movie, though the ending seemed weak to me
Creo que tiene razón, aunque no estoy seguroI think he's right, but I'm not sure