What does malgrado in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word malgrado in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use malgrado in Italian.
The word malgrado in Italian means in spite of, despite, unfortunately, even though, despite everything, unfortunately, regrettably, against someone's will, despite yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word malgrado
in spite of, despitepreposizione o locuzione preposizionale (nonostante) (preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.") Malgrado il cattivo tempo ci siamo divertiti. Bad weather notwithstanding, we had fun. |
unfortunatelypreposizione o locuzione preposizionale (controvoglia) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") Mio malgrado ci dovrò andare. Unfortunately, I have to go there. |
even thoughcongiunzione (anche se) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Malgrado non fossimo pronti decidemmo di partire. Even though we weren't ready, we decided to leave. |
despite everything
(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
unfortunately, regrettably
(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
against someone's willlocuzione avverbiale (contro la sua volontà, a suo dispetto) |
despite yourself
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