although — Dizionario inglese

Congiunzione

1. Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

   TraduzioneSebbene, anche se, nonostante il fatto che: introduce una proposizione concessiva.

   Esempi

   Although it was cold, we went outside.

   Although it was very muddy, the football game went on.

   The patients, (al)though getting stronger, will not come off their medications.

   Altri esempi (7)

   Although proven, the accusation was ignored by the court.

   And moreover, much leſs can this poyſonouíneſs be produced from the Lead. For although it being long detained in the Body, and there reſolved, likeunto other Metals, (if it contract any ruſtineſs) it may poſſibly do hurt: but yet neverthleſs, that in this its moment any paſſage through the Body there ſhould be any poyſon imprinted by it upon the Body, this can no waybe.

   Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness, the consciousness dawning upon him that his eccentricity was not receiving the ovation it merited.

   The story struck the depressingly familiar note with which true stories ring in the tried ears of experienced policemen.[…]The second note, the high alarum, not so familiar and always important since it indicates the paramount sin in Man's private calendar, took most of them by surprise although they had been well prepared.

   With the north London derby to come at the weekend, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp opted to rest many of his key players, although he brought back Aaron Lennon after a month out through injury.

   Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.

   As to Mrs. Merillia, although she was, in reality, near fainting in wonder at her grandon's escapade, she preserved an expression of gracious benignity, and did not allow a motion of her eyelids or a flutter of her fan to betray her emotion at finding herself the unprepared hostess of such unusual guests.

2. But, except.

   TraduzioneMa, salvo che.

   Esempi

   The room is small, although it is comfortable.

   It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.