de cualquier manera

anyway

any old how

de cualquier manera(

deh

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (in any case)

a. anyway

Lástima perderse al grupo australiano. De cualquier manera, estoy seguro de que volverán a tocar en directo aquí el año que viene.It's a shame to miss the Australian band. Anyway, I'm sure they'll be playing live here next year.

b. be that as it may

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

Estábamos en guerra, Finn. - De cualquier manera, semejante brutalidad no tenía justificación alguna.We were at war, Finn. - Be that as it may, such brutality had no justification whatsoever.

c. either way (of two or more possibilities)

No sé si me vestiré elegante o informal, pero de cualquier manera voy a ir a esa fiesta.I don't know if I'll be dressing smart or casual, but either way I'm going to that party.

2. (carelessly)

a. any old how

Pepe, por favor, no dejes tu ropa encima de la cama de cualquier manera.Pepe, please, don't leave your clothes on the bed any old how.

b. any old way

No se puede preparar un examen tan importante de cualquier manera. Hay que planificarse.You can't prepare for such an important exam any old way. You have to have a plan.

3. (somehow)

a. in any way

Ayuden de cualquier manera que puedan, pero por favor ayuden. Se les agradecerá.Help in any way you can, but please help. It would be appreciated.

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

no direct translation

¿Cómo vamos a llegar hasta allí? - Llegaremos de cualquier manera, no te preocupes.How are we going to get there? - We'll find a way, don't worry.

Durante la sesión de fotos puedes moverte de cualquier manera. Solo sé tú mismo.You can move however you like during the photo shoot. Just be yourself.

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