Los conectores son palabras y frases que se utilizan para vincular una idea con otra por escrito. Al escribir en un segundo idioma, es importante expresar tus ideas con claridad. Usamos conectores para ayudar a nuestros lectores a leer y comprender sin problemas nuestros enunciados.

 

Los conectores son difíciles de definir de forma individual, ya que son conceptos abstractos. La forma más fácil de comenzar a usar conectores es tratar de incluirlos de a poco en tu vocabulario y darte cuenta del contexto en que otras personas los usan.

 

Si deseas transmitir tus ideas de forma clara para que tu lector no tenga dificultades en comprenderte, ¡los conectores son el camino a seguir!

 

Comparar y contrastar

 

A menudo, necesitamos expresar que estamos comparando o contrastando dos ideas. Esto ayuda a los lectores a comprender que hay más de una opción para elegir.

 

1. On the other hand (Por otro lado)

We can spend the money on a new photocopier. On the other hand, we will save a lot of money if we choose option A.

 

2. Similarly (Del mismo modo)

Similarly, David had spoken to his mother about the same problem. 

 

3. Likewise (Asimismo)

Sarah arrives at the office at 7am and likewise expects her colleagues to do the same.

 

4. On the contrary (Por el contrario)

On the contrary, I never said I would go to the party on Friday.

 

5. However (Sin embargo)

I did my homework, however I left it at home.

 

6. Despite (A pesar de)

Despite all of the challenges this season, the football team made it to the championship.

 

Secuencia

 

Escribir en orden cronológico ayuda a tu lector a saber cuándo ocurre un evento o si hay una transición a una nueva idea.

 

1. First of all (En primer lugar)

First of all, I wanted to thank you for lending me your car for the weekend.

 

2. Later on (Posteriormente)

Later on, the hero fought the villain and won.

 

3. Finally (Finalmente)

Finally, we were able to come to an agreement regarding the house sale.

 

4. Before (Antes de)

Before we begin, does anyone have any questions?

 

5. After (Después de)

After dinner, let’s watch a movie.

 

Adición

 

Quizás al escribir, descubras que quieres incluir un poco más de información. Puedes lograr esto mediante el uso de conectores de adición.

 

1. To add on (Para agregar)

To add on, I agree with Mark and think we should move forward with the proposal.

 

2. To summarize (Para resumir)

To summarize, the water cycle has three main phases.

 

3. Moreover (Además)

My sister is getting married next week. Moreover, I will not be at work on Monday.

 

4. Besides (Además)

It was raining yesterday. Besides, the park will be muddy.

 

5. By the way (Por cierto)

By the way, I am busy on Friday.

 

Causa y efecto

 

Algunos de los conectores más comunes muestran la causa o el efecto de una acción.

 

1. As a result (Como resultado)

The mistake prevented us from delivering our products. As a result, we will not be able to meet our goals this quarter.

 

2. Therefore (Por lo tanto)

I am the oldest son. Therefore, I deserve to get a car first.

 

3. Consequently (En consecuencia)

He stayed out at the party too late. Consequently, he was late for work.

 

4. On account of (A causa de)

We had to cancel our vacation on account of the hurricane.

 

5. Thus (Por tanto)

I was hungry. Thus, I asked if we could go to dinner earlier.