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although
[/ɔːlˈðoʊ/]
conjunction
embora
1.
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said or implied
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
Embora estivesse chovendo, decidimos sair para caminhar.
2.
Despite the fact that; even though
Although she was tired, she finished her work.
Embora estivesse cansada, ela terminou seu trabalho.
Synonyms
though
even though
whereas
while
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
embora
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Brazil
apesar de
Alternative construction with 'apesar de' + infinitive
Portugal
embora
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ainda que
Formal alternative in Portuguese Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
although... still
although... nevertheless
although in theory
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