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"A pesar de" is a phrase which is often translated as "in spite of", and "pese a" is a phrase which is also often translated as "in spite of". Learn more about the difference between "a pesar de" and "pese a" below.
a pesar de(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
pese a(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. in spite of
Pese a todo lo que dije de Eva, creo que en el fondo es buena persona.In spite of everything I said about Eva, I think deep down she's a good person.
b. despite
La inflación se ha disparado, pese a los esfuerzos del banco central por mantenerla a un mínimo.Inflation has shot up, despite the central bank's efforts to keep it at a minimum.
