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por más ... que
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USAGE NOTE
This idiom may be literally translated as "because of more ... that."
por más ... que(
pohr
mahs
keh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (idiom) (used with a noun)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. no matter how much (before an uncountable noun)
Por más tiempo que le dedique, Ana no logra aprender a manejar.No matter how much time she devotes to the task, Ana can't learn to drive.
b. no matter how many (before a countable noun)
Por más veces que pidió ayuda, nadie se la prestó.No matter how many times she asked for help, no one gave it to her.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Por más tiempo que lleve, este proyecto tenemos que acabarlo.However long this project takes, we have to finish it.
No sé si sirvo para los idiomas. Por más esfuerzo que hago, no paso del nivel principiante.I'm not sure I'm good at languages. No matter how hard I try, I can't pass the beginning level.
2. (idiom) (used with an adjective or adverb)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. no matter how
Por más rápido que vayas, ya no llegarás a tiempo al aeropuerto.No matter how fast you go, you won't arrive at the airport on time.
Por más buena que sea como actriz, la gente siempre la considerará una cara bonita.No matter how good she is as an actress, people will always regard her as just a pretty face.
b. however
Por más fría que esté el agua, yo pienso bañarme en el mar.However cold the water is, I'm going for a swim in the ocean.
Por más fuerte que Joe golpeaba a su contrincante, este se mantenía incólume.However hard Joe punched his opponent, he remained solid as a rock.
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