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"What" is a form of "what", a pronoun which is often translated as "qué". "No matter how" is a phrase which is often translated as "no importa lo". Learn more about the difference between "no matter how" and "what" below.
no matter how(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. no importa lo
No matter how stupid you think it might be, that's the rule.No importa lo estúpido que tu pienses que sea, esa es la regla.
b. no importa cuánto
No matter how many times you tell him, he never learns!¡No importa cuántas veces se lo digas, nunca aprende!
c. por muy
No matter how rich Andrea becomes, she'll never be happy.Por muy rica que se haga Andrea, nunca será feliz.
what(
wuht
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).