/oβsˈtante/
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Translation
nevertheless, however (chiefly in 'no obstante')
Word origin
Originally the present participle of obstar ('to stand in the way'), from Latin obstare, from ob- ('against') plus stare ('to stand').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- obstare
- English cognates
- obstacle, obstruct
Grammar
Examples
; , .
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
, intentarlo.
However, I think we should try it.
; , .
The plan has risks; nevertheless, it is worth it.
Llovía ; , .
It was raining hard; nevertheless, we went out for a walk.
, tomada.
Notwithstanding the above, the decision is already made.
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