Cohesive words and phrases
1. Additive words
Also (también), and, as well as (como también), at the same time as (al mismo
tiempo), besides (además), equally important, further (además), furthermore
(además), in addition (además), likewise (de la misma forma), moreover (además),
not only... but also (no solamente… sino también)
2. Amplification words
For example, for instance (por ejemplo), in fact (en realidad, en efecto), specifically,
such as (tales como), that is (es decir), to illustrate (para ilustrar/dar un ejemplo).
3. Repetitive words
Again, in other words, that is (es decir), to repeat
4. Contrast words
But (pero, sino), despite (a pesar de), even though (aunque), however (sin embargo),
in contrast, on the one hand / on the other hand (por un lado/ por otro lado),
although (aunque), though (aunque), whereas (mientras que), yet (sin embargo),
nevertheless (sin embargo), on the contrary (al contrario), in spite of (a pesar de…)
5. Cause and effect words
Accordingly (en consecuencia, por consiguiente), as a result (como resultado),
because, consequently, for this reason, since (ya que, debido a que, en vista de que),
so (así que/de modo que), then (entonces), therefore (por lo tanto), thus (así).
6. Qualifying words
Although (aunque), if (si/si es que), even (incluso), therefore ((por lo tanto), unless
(a menos que).
7. Example
For example, for instance
8. Emphasizing words
Above all (sobre todo), more/most importantly
9. Reason words
For this reason, therefore (por lo tanto)
10. Order words
Afterwards (after that), at the same time (al mismo tiempo), before (antes),
firstly/secondly, lastly (por ultimo), finally, later (después), meanwhile (mientras
tanto), next, now, presently, today/yesterday/last week/next year, subsequently,
then, until, ultimately, while (mientras), in the end (al final), eventually
(eventualmente)
11. Explanation
In other words (en otras palabras), that is to say (es decir)
12. Attitude
Naturally, of course (por su puesto), certainly (de seguro/seguramente), strangely
enough (extrañamente, por extraño que parezca), surprisingly (sorprendentemente),
fortunately (afortunadamente), unfortunately (lamentablemente), undoubtedly (sin
duda)
13. Summary
Finally, in conclusion, in short (en pocas palabras), to summarize (para resumir)
