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"Nevertheless" is an adverb which is often translated as "sin embargo", and "however" is an adverb which is also often translated as "sin embargo". Learn more about the difference between "nevertheless" and "however" below.
nevertheless(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. sin embargo
It was very sunny out. Nevertheless, he had to stay in and work.Hacía mucho sol afuera. Sin embargo, tuvo que quedarse adentro para trabajar.
b. no obstante
That restaurant is so expensive. Nevertheless, it's the only place to get Thai food.Ese restaurante es tan caro. No obstante, es el único lugar donde se puede encontrar comida tailandesa.
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however(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. sin embargo
I like listening to music; however, I don't like going to concerts.Me gusta escuchar música; sin embargo, no me gusta ir a conciertos.
b. no obstante
I love reading; however, I don't like non-fiction books.Me encanta leer; no obstante, no me gustan los libros factuales.
a. sin importar
However hard it is, I choose to forgive.Sin importar lo duro que sea, elijo perdonar.
b. por
However cold it is, I'm going to go running.Por mucho frío que haga, voy a salir a correr.
a. cómo
However did you get there?¿Cómo llegaste ahí?
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
4. (as)
a. como
Do your hair however you like.Péinate como tú quieras.
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