What does nonostante in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word nonostante in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use nonostante in Italian.
The word nonostante in Italian means in spite of, despite, notwithstanding, although, even though, nevertheless, nonetheless, in spite of that, appearances aside, despite what it looks like, regardless, in spite of everything, despite everything. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word nonostante
in spite of, despite, notwithstandingpreposizione o locuzione preposizionale (a dispetto di, malgrado) (preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.") Nonostante i continui rimproveri, Francesca crebbe con una notevole autostima. In spite of (or: despite) continuous reprimands, Francesca grew up with a notable amount of self-esteem. |
although, even thoughcongiunzione (benché, quantunque) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Il progetto fu lodato addirittura dalle riviste internazionali, nonostante all'inizio non ci credesse nessuno. The project was praised even by the international journals, although (or: even though) nobody believed us at the beginning. |
nevertheless, nonetheless
(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") Era povera e faceva due lavori, ma ciò nonostante riuscì a laurearsi con un voto onorevole. She was poor and had two jobs; nevertheless she managed to graduate with good marks. |
in spite of thatlocuzione avverbiale (tuttavia) |
appearances aside, despite what it looks like
(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
regardless, in spite of everything, despite everything
(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") Nonostante tutto credo che siamo stati fortunati. Despite everything I think we were lucky. |
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