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se bem que
[sə bem kə]
conjunction/adverbial phrase
although; even though; albeit; granted that
1.
Used to introduce a concessive clause that acknowledges a fact while maintaining the validity of a preceding statement
She is talented, although she lacks experience.
Ela é talentosa, se bem que lhe falta experiência.
2.
Used to concede a point while introducing a contrasting or qualifying statement
It's a good plan, albeit somewhat complicated.
É um bom plano, se bem que um pouco complicado.
Synonyms
ainda que
embora
conquanto
apesar de
posto que
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
se bem que
Commonly used in formal and informal speech
Portugal
se bem que
Frequently used in both written and spoken Portuguese
São Paulo
se bem que
Standard usage, slightly more formal than conversational alternatives
Related Idioms & Phrases
ainda que assim seja
bem verdade que
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