ainda que

[ah-EEN-dah keh]

conjunction

although, even though, even if

1. Used to introduce a subordinate clause expressing concession; indicates that something is true despite another fact or circumstance

Although he is tired, he will continue working.

Ainda que esteja cansado, ele continuará trabalhando.

2. Expressing a hypothetical concession; even if something were to happen

Even if it rains, we will go to the beach.

Ainda que chova, iremos à praia.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ainda que

Standard usage; very common in both spoken and written Portuguese

Portugal

ainda que

Standard usage; preferred over some alternatives in formal contexts

São Paulo

ainda que

Common in formal and informal speech

ainda que seja

ainda que por um momento

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