Translation of Italian word "nonostante" to English
nonostante
/no.nosˈtan.te/
How to use
The Italian preposition 'nonostante' means 'despite, in spite of' (Despite, in spite of). It connects words and introduces complements indicating direction, location, manner, or relation. Often confused with 'nonostante tutto' (despite everything), but 'nonostante' carries a distinct shade of meaning in careful usage.
🇬🇧 English
despite, in spite of
Example
Siamo usciti a passeggiare nonostante la pioggia battente.
We went out for a walk despite the heavy rain.
Ha superato la prova nonostante le difficoltà.
He passed the test despite the difficulties.
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Common phrases
- Siamo usciti a passeggiare nonostante la pioggia battente.— We went out for a walk despite the heavy rain.
- Ha superato la prova nonostante le difficoltà.— He passed the test despite the difficulties.
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What does the Italian word "nonostante" mean?▼
The Italian word "nonostante" means "despite, in spite of" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Siamo usciti a passeggiare nonostante la pioggia battente." (which translates as "We went out for a walk despite the heavy rain.").
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