«El médico le aconsejó que dejara de fumar; sin embargo, él continuó haciéndolo».
¿Qué función cumple «sin embargo»?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. Expresa contraste u oposición

Analysis: 'Sin embargo' is an adversative discourse marker expressing contrast between two independent clauses. Answer: Expresa contraste u oposición. Why not the others: It does not express cause ('porque'), consequence ('por tanto'), or condition ('si').

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