despite being

despite being(
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spayt
 
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. a pesar de ser
Despite being best friends, Juan and Carlos fight a lot.A pesar de ser mejores amigos, Juan y Carlos se pelean mucho.
b. pese a ser
Despite being a young child, George is very wise.Pese a ser un niño joven, George es muy sabio.
a. a pesar de estar
Despite being late already, Zach stopped to buy a drink and a snack.A pesar de estar atrasado ya, Zach se detuvo para comprar una bebida y un tentempié.
b. pese a estar
Despite being in prison, Rolando wrote me every day.Pese a estar en la cárcel, Rolando me escribió todos los días.
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