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embora — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • although conj Despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrast or concession.
  • away adv From this place or position; to or at a distance.
  • but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
  • though conj Despite the fact that; although.
  • while noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.

Senses

embora is used for these senses in English:

  • although Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
  • although But, except.
  • away From a place, hence.
  • but However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
  • but (obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
  • though Despite the fact that; although.
  • while Although.

away — full definition

  1. adv From this place or position; to or at a distance.
  2. adj Absent, not in one's usual location.
  3. adj sport: Played on the opponent's home ground.

Related Portuguese words