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apesar disso

[ə-pə-ˈzaɾ ˈdisu]
adverbial phrase
despite that, in spite of that, nevertheless, still
1. Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what was previously said; indicating that something is true or happens despite previous circumstances or obstacles
The weather was terrible. Despite that, we had a great time at the beach.
O tempo estava péssimo. Apesar disso, nos divertimos muito na praia.
2. A concessive conjunction showing an unexpected or contrasting result following an adverse condition
He had no experience. Despite that, he got the job.
Ele não tinha experiência. Apesar disso, conseguiu o emprego.
NYC Slang
still, anyway, regardless
Synonyms
mesmo assimainda assimnão obstanteporémcontudotodaviaentretanto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apesar disso
Most common and widely used form throughout Brazil
São Paulo
apesar disso
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Rio de Janeiro
apesar disso
Standard usage, sometimes reinforced with 'mesmo assim'
Portugal
apesar disso
Standard usage, equivalent to 'apesar disto' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

mesmo assim
ainda assim
nem por isso
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