Conectores en inglés: guía completa para unir ideas con coherencia

Los conectores en inglés —también conocidos como linking words o connectors— son palabras o frases que permiten unir ideas dentro de un texto o una conversación. Gracias a ellos, nuestros mensajes ganan fluidez, coherencia y claridad. Aprender a utilizar los conectores en inglés no solo mejora tu escritura y tu capacidad de argumentación, sino que también eleva notablemente tu nivel de comprensión oral y escrita.

En esta guía encontrarás una clasificación exhaustiva de los principales tipos de conectores en inglés, ordenados alfabéticamente dentro de cada grupo, con ejemplos claros y diferencias de uso entre el inglés británico y el americano cuando corresponda.

Conectores de adición

Se utilizan para añadir información o ideas.

Additionally – Additionally, the report includes graphs and charts.
Also – She plays the guitar. Also, she sings in a band.
And – They visited London and Paris last year.
As well as – He writes novels as well as poetry.
Besides – Besides studying, he works part-time.
Furthermore – Furthermore, the solution was cost-effective.
In addition – In addition to the salary, they offered bonuses.
Moreover – Moreover, the findings were consistent.
Too – I enjoy swimming, and my sister does too.

Conectores adversativos

Sirven para oponer o contradecir una idea.

Although – Although he’s young, he’s very mature.
But – I called you, but you didn’t answer.
Conversely – Conversely, people in rural areas preferred tradition.
Even so – Even so, I decided to go ahead.
However – However, the test results were inconclusive.
In contrast – In contrast, the south remains dry.
Nevertheless – Nevertheless, she persisted.
Nonetheless – Nonetheless, the team remained optimistic.
On the contrary – On the contrary, I liked the movie.
Whereas – Whereas I prefer tea, she likes coffee.
While/Whilst – While I understand, I don’t agree. (UK: Whilst)

Conectores causales

Indican causa, motivo o razón.

As – As it was late, we left.
Because – They moved because of work.
Due to – The delay was due to traffic.
For – He must be tired, for he worked all night.
Since – Since you’re here, let’s start.
Thanks to – Thanks to you, we succeeded.
Therefore – He was ill; therefore, he stayed home.
Thus – The experiment failed; thus, it was repeated.

Conectores concesivos

Expresan una dificultad o contradicción entre ideas que no impiden que ocurra lo expresado.

Albeit – The plan was accepted, albeit reluctantly.
Although – Although he was nervous, he performed well.
Even though – Even though it was risky, they proceeded.
In spite of – In spite of the weather, we played.
Nevertheless – Nevertheless, they finished the task.
Nonetheless – Nonetheless, I agreed to help.
Though – Though tired, she kept walking.
Whereas – Whereas he succeeded, others failed.
While – While I like the idea, it needs work.

Conectores comparativos

Sirven para establecer semejanzas o diferencias entre dos elementos.

As…as – He’s as tall as his brother.
By comparison – By comparison, the new system is faster.
In the same way – In the same way, she succeeded through effort.
Just as – Just as water boils at 100°C, alcohol evaporates faster.
Likewise – She respects me; likewise, I respect her.
Similar to – His voice is similar to that of his father.
Similarly – Similarly, their opinions were divided.
Unlike – Unlike her sister, she’s more introverted.

Conectores disyuntivos

Plantean opciones, alternativas o exclusiones.

Either…or – You can have either tea or juice.
Else – Do it now, or else you’ll regret it.
Or – Is it a cat or a dog?
Otherwise – Study, otherwise you’ll fail.
Whether…or – Whether you come or not, I’ll go.

Conectores conclusivos

Se utilizan para cerrar una idea, resumir argumentos o reforzar una conclusión.

All in all – All in all, it was a great experience.
As a result – As a result, sales increased significantly.
Consequently – He didn’t train. Consequently, he lost the match.
In conclusion – In conclusion, more research is needed.
In summary – In summary, the results were positive.
Overall – Overall, the company performed well.
So – She was hungry, so she ordered pizza.
Therefore – The evidence was strong; therefore, he was convicted.
To sum up – To sum up, we need better communication.
Thus – The system failed; thus, we changed suppliers.

Conectores condicionales

Expresan condiciones para que se cumpla una acción.

As long as – You can go out as long as you finish your homework.
Even if – Even if it rains, we’ll go hiking.
If – If you study, you’ll pass.
In case – Take an umbrella in case it rains.
On condition that – He’ll come on condition that you invite her too.
Only if – You’ll win only if you train hard.
Provided that – We’ll approve it provided that all agree.
Unless – You won’t pass unless you revise.
Whether or not – We’re going whether or not he comes.

Conectores continuativos

Ayudan a seguir desarrollando una idea, sumando elementos o detalles.

As we have seen – As we have seen, practice improves fluency.
Following this – Following this, we began testing.
In continuation – In continuation, let’s examine the next phase.
Likewise – Likewise, the second trial showed improvement.
Subsequently – Subsequently, the changes were approved.
Then – Then, we prepared the presentation.
What is more – What is more, the project saved costs.

Conectores secuenciales

Indican el orden de los eventos o ideas en una secuencia lógica.

After – After finishing, he went out.
Before – We should eat before leaving.
Finally – Finally, we reached our destination.
First – First, turn on the device.
Next – Next, plug it into the outlet.
Second – Second, press the power button.
Then – Then, wait for it to load.
Ultimately – Ultimately, the team decided to proceed.

Conectores para dar ejemplos

Estos conectores sirven para ilustrar una idea mediante ejemplos concretos.

As an illustration – As an illustration, look at this case study.
For example – For example, apples and oranges are fruits.
For instance – For instance, many people enjoy hiking.
In particular – In particular, I recommend exercise for stress relief.
Namely – Two factors were crucial, namely speed and accuracy.
Such as – He enjoys sports such as football and tennis.
To illustrate – To illustrate, imagine a traffic jam in rush hour.

Conectores para clarificar

Ayudan a explicar mejor una idea o evitar malentendidos.

I mean – I mean, it’s not that simple.
In other words – In other words, we must act quickly.
Namely – She excels in two areas, namely science and art.
Put differently – Put differently, we need a new plan.
That is – He’s bilingual, that is, he speaks two languages.
To clarify – To clarify, the meeting is at 10 a.m.
To put it another way – To put it another way, we’re broke.

Conectores para concluir

Sirven para cerrar discursos, ensayos, presentaciones o intervenciones orales.

All in all – All in all, it was a productive meeting.
Finally – Finally, thank you for your attention.
In conclusion – In conclusion, more action is needed.
Last but not least – Last but not least, we must thank our team.
To conclude – To conclude, we support the proposal.
To sum up – To sum up, we’re ready to launch.
Ultimately – Ultimately, it’s your decision.

Conectores positivos y negativos

Se emplean para introducir ideas con carga afirmativa o negativa.

Admittedly – Admittedly, it’s not perfect. (positivo con matiz)
Fortunately – Fortunately, nobody was hurt.
Hopefully – Hopefully, they will agree.
Unfortunately – Unfortunately, the project failed.
Regrettably – Regrettably, we must cancel the event.
Sadly – Sadly, we lost the vote.

Conectores copulativos

Sirven para unir elementos con una relación de suma directa.

And – He plays football and tennis.
Both…and – She speaks both English and German.
Neither…nor – He likes neither coffee nor tea.
Not only…but also – Not only is she smart, but also kind.

Conectores funcionales

Este tipo de conectores en inglés tiene funciones específicas en distintos contextos del discurso: introducir temas, hacer transiciones, explicar razones o marcar cambios de tono.

As a matter of fact – As a matter of fact, I was just about to call you.
By the way – By the way, have you seen my keys?
In other words – In other words, we need a new strategy.
Let’s consider – Let’s consider what happened last week.
Now then – Now then, shall we begin?
To begin with – To begin with, I’d like to thank you all for coming.

Conectores para generalizar

Sirven para hablar de forma amplia, sin entrar en detalles concretos.

All things considered – All things considered, we did well.
Broadly speaking – Broadly speaking, people want to be happy.
Generally – Generally, children need routine.
In general – In general, it’s better to be polite.
On the whole – On the whole, it was a successful project.
Overall – Overall, the semester went smoothly.
Typically – Typically, winters are cold in Canada.

Conectores para enfatizar

Se emplean para destacar, remarcar o reforzar una idea o argumento.

Above all – Above all, be honest.
Absolutely – This is absolutely necessary.
Actually – Actually, I disagree with that point.
Indeed – Indeed, he was the best candidate.
In fact – In fact, it was his idea.
It is important to note – It is important to note that deadlines are strict.
Most importantly – Most importantly, we must act now.
Significantly – Significantly, no one objected.
Undoubtedly – Undoubtedly, she deserved the promotion.

Conectores para declarar certezas

Expresan seguridad o certeza sobre lo que se afirma.

Assuredly – Assuredly, this will happen.
Certainly – Certainly, they deserve it.
Clearly – Clearly, there’s a mistake.
Definitely – She’s definitely the best option.
No doubt – No doubt, we must act now.
Surely – Surely, this will succeed.
Undoubtedly – Undoubtedly, it was a mistake.

Conclusión general

Dominar los distintos tipos de conectores en inglés permite estructurar el discurso con claridad, dar coherencia a los textos y facilitar la comprensión oral. Ya sea para aprobar un examen oficial, escribir ensayos académicos, presentar ideas en público o simplemente conversar con naturalidad, los conectores en inglés son una herramienta imprescindible en el aprendizaje del idioma.

A continuación, te proponemos una amplia serie de ejercicios prácticos, con frases incompletas, errores comunes y preguntas frecuentes para consolidar lo aprendido.

Ejercicios prácticos

Completa las frases con el conector en inglés adecuado

I like both tea ____ coffee.
We stayed inside ____ it was raining.
He passed the test. ____, he got the highest score.
____ speaking, the results are positive.
She sings beautifully. ____, she dances well.
____ you study, you will pass the exam.
____ the delay, we arrived on time.
____, let’s take a look at the data.
They left early, ____ they had another appointment.
He enjoys outdoor activities ____ hiking and kayaking.
____ you come or not, we’ll go ahead.
The house was damaged. ____, no one was hurt.
____, she is not ready to decide yet.
He must be tired, ____ he worked all night.
____, we’re very satisfied with the results.
He loves music. ____, he plays the piano.
She’s as tall ____ her sister.
We’ll help you, ____ you promise to work hard.
____, let’s review what we’ve learned.
____, we appreciate your effort.

Encuentra el error en estas frases

Although it was raining but we went out anyway.
She neither likes coffee or tea.
He stayed home because he was sick, and also tired.
If you will call me, I’ll answer.
Despite of the traffic, we arrived early.
I like football. Also I play tennis.
He didn’t study. So he passed.
Unless you won’t hurry, we’ll miss the train.
She’s good at maths, moreover at physics.
She enjoys painting, and too drawing.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Qué son los conectores en inglés?

Son palabras o frases que sirven para unir ideas, estructurar discursos y dar coherencia a un texto u oración en inglés.

¿Cuántos tipos de conectores en inglés existen?

Existen múltiples tipos, como conectores de adición, contraste, causa, condición, secuencia, énfasis, conclusión, entre otros. En esta guía hemos clasificado 19 tipos.

¿Cuál es el error más común al usar conectores?

El error más habitual es la redundancia (usar dos conectores con la misma función) o elegir uno incorrecto para la idea que se quiere expresar.

¿Hay diferencias entre conectores en inglés británico y americano?

Sí, aunque leves. Por ejemplo, “whilst” se usa más en Reino Unido, mientras que en EE. UU. se prefiere “while”. En contextos formales británicos también es más común el uso de conectores como “amongst”.

¿Dónde puedo practicar más conectores en inglés?

En Inglaterra en Casa ofrecemos cursos presenciales e intensivos donde aprenderás conectores en inglés mediante actividades prácticas, teatro, cocina y ciencia, con profesores nativos.

Soluciones a los ejercicios

Frases para completar

and
because
In fact
Generally
Moreover
If
Despite
First
because
such as
Whether
Fortunately
Nevertheless
for
All in all
In addition
as
provided that
To sum up
Finally

Corrección de errores

Although it was raining, we went out anyway.
She neither likes coffee nor tea.
He stayed home because he was sick and tired.
If you call me, I’ll answer.
Despite the traffic, we arrived early.
I like football. Also, I play tennis.
He didn’t study. Therefore, he failed.
Unless you hurry, we’ll miss the train.
She’s good at maths and at physics.
She enjoys painting and drawing too.

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