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apesar de
[ə-pə-ˈzaɾ də]
preposition
despite, in spite of
1.
used to introduce a phrase or clause that expresses something that contrasts with or makes more striking the main clause
Despite the rain, we went to the beach.
Apesar da chuva, fomos à praia.
2.
indicating that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it
In spite of his illness, he attended the meeting.
Apesar de sua doença, ele compareceu à reunião.
Synonyms
em que pese
não obstante
conquanto
ainda que
Antonyms
devido a
por causa de
graças a
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
apesar de
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
apesar de
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
apesar de
Standard usage
Portugal
apesar de
Standard usage, sometimes replaced by 'apesar de tudo' in colloquial speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
apesar de tudo
apesar disso
apesar de que
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