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apesar de — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • after prep Later in time than; following.
  • although conj Despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrast or concession.
  • despite preposition Without being prevented by; even though something might suggest otherwise.
  • nevertheless adv In spite of what was just said; even so.
  • notwithstanding prep In spite of; despite.

Senses

apesar de is used for these senses in English:

  • after In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
  • although Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
  • although But, except.
  • nevertheless (conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.
  • notwithstanding In spite of, despite.
  • regardless of without attention to; without regard for

after — full definition

  1. prep Later in time than; following.
  2. prep In pursuit of, or searching for.
  3. prep Named in honor of, or modeled on, someone or something.
  4. conj Once; when a previous event has happened.
  5. adj Later; coming next in a sequence.

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