What does a pesar de in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word a pesar de in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use a pesar de in Spanish.

The word a pesar de in Spanish means in spite of, in spite of, despite, still, despite everything, even though, in spite of everything, despite everything. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word a pesar de

in spite of

locución preposicional (contra su voluntad)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

A pesar de mi padre, tuvimos que vender su colección de autos antiguos.

In spite of my father, we had to sell his collection of old cars.

in spite of, despite

locución conjuntiva (aun así)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Lina siempre está sonriendo, a pesar de los problemas.

Lina is always smiling, in spite of problems.

still

locución adverbial (no obstante)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Hemos tenido muchas dificultades a lo largo del proyecto; a pesar de ello, confiamos en que obtendremos buenos resultados.

We have had a lot of difficulties throughout the project. Nevertheless, we trust that we will have good results.

despite everything

expresión (a pesar de todo)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

A pesar de los pesares, creo que Grecia saldrá de la crisis pronto.

Despite everything, I think Greece will recover from the crisis soon.

even though

locución conjuntiva (pese a que, aunque)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

A pesar de que odia madrugar, Pedro se levanta a las 5 de la mañana todos los días.

Even though he is not a morning person, he gets up early every day.

in spite of everything, despite everything

locución adverbial (aun así)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

A pesar de todo, Carlos es un hombre feliz y está satisfecho con su vida.

In spite of everything, Carlos is a happy man and is satisfied with his life.

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