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"Yet" is an adverb which is often translated as "todavía", and "despite" is a preposition which is often translated as "a pesar de". Learn more about the difference between "yet" and "despite" below.
yet(
yeht
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (up to now)
2. (to date)
3. (even)
4. (eventually)
7. (so soon)
a. todavía (with negatives)
They're here already? I wasn't expecting them yet.¿Ya llegaron? No los esperaba todavía.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
8. (however)
a. sin embargo
It was a quiet place, yet she found the silence somewhat unsettling.Era un lugar tranquilo, sin embargo, le inquietaba un poco el silencio.
despite(
dih
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spayt
)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.
