porém

[po-ˈrɛ̃]

conjunction

however

1. used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously

He wanted to go to the beach; however, it was raining.

Ele queria ir à praia; porém, estava chovendo.

2. nevertheless; on the other hand; yet

The task is difficult, but we must try anyway.

A tarefa é difícil, porém devemos tentar mesmo assim.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

porém

standard usage, formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

porém

commonly used in both spoken and written Portuguese

Portugal

porém

standard usage, slightly more formal tone than 'mas'

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