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"In spite of" is a preposition which is often translated as "a pesar de", and "despite" is a preposition which is also often translated as "a pesar de". Learn more about the difference between "in spite of" and "despite" below.
in spite of(
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)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (despite)
a. a pesar de
We went to the baseball game in spite of the rain.Fuimos al partido de béisbol a pesar de la lluvia.
despite(
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)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. a pesar de
She was the one who paid the rent, despite having a much lower income.Era ella quien pagaba el alquiler, a pesar de tener unos ingresos mucho más bajos.
b. pese a
Obama signed sanctions against Venezuela despite threats from Maduro.Obama firmó sanciones contra Venezuela pese a las amenazas de Maduro.
