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"Whatsoever" is an adverb which is often translated as "en absoluto", and "whatever" is a pronoun which is often translated as "lo que". Learn more about the difference between "whatsoever" and "whatever" below.
whatsoever(
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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).
1. (at all)
a. en absoluto
I've been informed of nothing whatsoever about the current situation.No me han informado nada en absoluto sobre la situación actual.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (whatever)
a. cualquiera que fuera (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Whatsoever reason that the accused had committed the crime, he will be convicted.Cualquiera que fuera la razón por la que cometió el crimen, el acusado será condenado.
b. sea cual sea
We should all be kind to people, whatsoever beliefs we have.Todos deberíamos ser amables con las personas, sean cuales sean nuestras creencias.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
3. (formal) (relative)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. fuere lo que fuere (formal) (literary) (past)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
Whatsoever the princess requested, the king could not deny her.Fuere lo que fuere que la princesa pidiera, el rey no podía negárselo.
b. sea lo que sea (future)
I'll eat whatsoever is in the fridge.Me voy a comer sea lo que sea que haya en el refri.
whatever(
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)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (anything)
b. lo que sea
Order me whatever. I'm too hungry to care.Pídeme lo que sea. Tengo tanta hambre que ya no me importa.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Whatever happens, I want you to remember that I love you.Pase lo que pase, quiero que recuerdes que te amo.
Whatever it may be, we will be ready for it.Sea lo que sea, estaremos preparados.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
c. como sea
Do you want to go to the beach or to a museum? - Whatever.¿Quieres ir a la playa o a un museo? - Como sea.
a. me da igual
I'll confiscate your phone if you don't do your chores. - Whatever!Te sacaré el teléfono si no haces los quehaceres. - ¡Me da igual!
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
6. (any)
a. cualquier
Whatever house we buy will become our home.Cualquier casa que compremos se convertirá en nuestro hogar.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'll support you whatever choice you make.Te apoyaré decidas lo que decidas.
We will implement whatever changes are necessary.Implementaremos los cambios que sean necesarios.
