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"Regardless of" is a preposition which is often translated as "independientemente de", and "no matter" is a conjunction which is often translated as "sin importar". Learn more about the difference between "regardless of" and "no matter" below.
regardless 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. (general)
a. independientemente de
We will accept all applicants, regardless of educational attainment.Aceptaremos a todos los solicitantes, independientemente de su nivel educativo.
b. sin tener en cuenta
We evaluate people based on their character, regardless of their race or religion.Juzgamos a la gente según su carácter, sin tener en cuenta su raza o religión.
c. a pesar de
I'd love to work there, regardless of the pay.Me encantaría trabajar ahí, a pesar del sueldo.
d. sin importar
Buy a gift, regardless of whether you can go to the party.Compra un regalo, sin importar si puedes asistir a la fiesta.
no matter(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I want you to buy it, no matter what it costs.Quiero que lo compres, cueste lo que cueste.
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't hit the target.Por mucho que se esforzara, no consiguió dar en el blanco.
b. sin importar
It seemed he always ended up in the same place, no matter what direction he walked in.Parecía que siempre acababa en el mismo lugar, sin importar en qué dirección caminara.
c. independientemente de
No matter what you do, the result will always be the same.Independientemente de lo que hagas, el resultado siempre será el mismo.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. no importa
I'm sorry. Dr. Jenkins is not here today. - No matter! I'll call again tomorrow.Lo siento. El doctor Jenkins no está hoy. - ¡No importa! Volveré a llamar mañana.
