Common Linkers

• So – It means “tan” and it is followed by an adjective.

👉 I’m sorry I’m walking so slowly. I’ve hurt my ankle.

👉 Using that camera is easy. Why is she making it so difficult?

• But – It means “pero”

👉 I love fruit but I am allergic to strawberries

👉 I’d love to go for a pizza with you but not tonight

• Because – It means “porque”

👉 She spoke quietly because she didn’t want Catherine to hear

👉 We’ll come over on Sunday because David’s got to work on Saturday

• Also – It means “además”

👉 She works very hard but she also goes to the gym every week

👉 I’ve been working in the garden this week, and I’ve also been reading a lot

• Therefore – It means “por tanto”

👉 We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project

👉 You had no real knowledge and therefore no way to make a wise decision

• However – It means “sin embargo”

👉 The movie got good reviews. However, it was very long

👉 I’m going to buy a car. However, I’ll have to use all of my savings.