apesar de que

[ə-pə-ˈzaɾ dɨ kɨ]

conjunction/preposition

despite the fact that; although; even though

1. Used to introduce a clause that expresses a contrast or concession to the main clause; indicates that something happens or is true in spite of another circumstance

Despite the fact that it was raining, we went to the beach.

Apesar de que estava chovendo, fomos à praia.

2. Expresses an unexpected or surprising situation given the circumstances mentioned

Although she was tired, she finished the project on time.

Apesar de que estava cansada, ela terminou o projeto a tempo.

Synonyms

embora ainda que conquanto apesar de mesmo que

Antonyms

porque já que como

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apesar de que / mesmo que

Common usage in both spoken and written Portuguese

Portugal

apesar de que / embora

Embora is more frequently preferred in European Portuguese

São Paulo

apesar de que

Standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

apesar de tudo - despite everything; all things considered

apesar disso - despite that; nonetheless

apesar de si mesmo - in spite of oneself

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