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mesmo assim

[ˈmɛzmu aˈsĩ]
adverbial phrase
even so, nevertheless, still, even then
1. Used to express that something happens or is true despite a preceding statement or condition; regardless of what was said before
It was raining, but they went to the beach even so.
Estava chovendo, mas mesmo assim foram à praia.
2. Used to indicate that a conclusion or action remains valid despite contradicting circumstances
He warned me about the danger, but I went there anyway.
Ele me advertiu sobre o perigo, mas mesmo assim fui lá.
NYC Slang
still though, even so
Synonyms
ainda assimapesar dissonão obstantecontudoporém

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mesmo assim
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
mesmo assim
Standard usage, equivalent to 'ainda assim' in some contexts
Informal
mas mesmo assim
More emphatic form commonly used in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

ainda assim
apesar de tudo
seja como for
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