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contudo
[kõn-tu-du]
conjunction/adverb
however, nevertheless, yet
1.
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously stated
He was tired; however, he continued working.
Ele estava cansado; contudo, continuou trabalhando.
2.
despite this; on the other hand
The plan seemed impossible, yet they succeeded.
O plano parecia impossível, contudo tiveram sucesso.
Synonyms
porém
todavia
entretanto
não obstante
ainda assim
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contudo
commonly used in formal and written contexts
São Paulo
contudo
standard usage in both formal and informal speech
Rio de Janeiro
contudo
standard usage, more frequent in formal contexts
Portugal
contudo
widely used, slightly more formal than 'mas' or 'porém'
Related Idioms & Phrases
ainda que contudo
contudo que seja
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