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de cualquier modo
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. anyway
Olvidé traerte el libro. De cualquier modo, volveré mañana, así que te lo traeré entonces.I forgot to bring you the book. Anyway, I'll come back tomorrow, so I'll bring it then.
b. be that as it may (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
El nuevo presidente del país es un político muy capacitado y bien preparado. - De cualquier modo, se enfrenta a un difícil reto.The new president of the country is a very capable and highly-trained politician. - Be that as it may, he faces a difficult challenge.
c. in any case
¿Vienes a la playa? - No, estoy muy cansado y, de cualquier modo, tengo que estudiar para el examen de mañana.Are you coming to the beach? - No, I'm very tired and, in any case, I have to study for tomorrow's exam.
d. either way (of two or more possibilities)
La reunión será el jueves o el viernes. De cualquier modo, le mandaré un email para hacérselo saber.The meeting will be on Thursday or Friday. Either way, I'll email to let you know.
2. (carelessly)
a. any old way
El traductor hizo la traducción de cualquier modo. Está plagada de errores.The translator did the translation any old way. It's riddled with mistakes.
b. anyhow
Dobla las sábanas de cualquier modo. Las voy a planchar, así que da igual.Fold the sheets anyhow. I'm going to iron them, so it doesn't matter.
c. any which way (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Si solicitas el trabajo, no escribas la carta de presentación de cualquier modo. Piensa bien en lo que quieres decir.If you apply for the job, don't write the cover letter any which way. Think carefully about what you want to say.
d. any old how (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Hiciste la cama de cualquier modo. Vuelve a tu cuarto y hazla bien.You made your bed any old how. Go back to your room and make it right.
3. (somehow)
a. any way
Si no les pago, me matarán. Tengo que conseguir el dinero de cualquier modo posible.If I don't pay them, they'll kill me. I have to get the money any way I can.
b. in any way
Si crees que puedes ayudar de cualquier modo, ya sea con dinero o con ropa y alimentos, ponte en contacto con nosotros.If you think you can help in any way, either with money or with clothes and food, please contact us.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Siéntanse libres de hacer el dibujo de cualquier modo, y de colorearlo o no.Feel free to make the drawing however you like, and to color it or not.
No sé cómo voy a pagar la hipoteca. - La pagarás de cualquier modo, ya verás.I don't know how I'm going to pay for my mortgage. - You'll find a way. You'll see.
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