grammar.clauses.concession
Concession: aunque with both moods
Aunque + indicative concedes a fact (aunque llueve, salgo — it IS raining); + subjunctive concedes a hypothesis (aunque llueva, salgo — even if it rains).
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Explanation
The mood marks reality: aunque es caro, lo compro (it's expensive, fact) vs aunque sea caro, lo compro (however expensive it may be).
Relatives in the family: a pesar de que (same split), por más que / por mucho que + subjunctive ('no matter how much'): por más que insistas, no voy.
Examples
Aunque está lejos, vale la pena.
Even though it's far, it's worth it.
Even though it's far, it's worth it.
Region: global
Aunque cueste más, prefiero calidad.
Even if it costs more, I prefer quality.
Even if it costs more, I prefer quality.
Region: global