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obstante

adverbformaluncommon/ɔbʃˈtɐ̃tɨ/obs·tan·te

Definition

1

Used only in the adverbial phrase 'não obstante', meaning 'despite', 'however', 'notwithstanding'.

Usage examples

“The event took place outdoors, notwithstanding the rain.”
“Notwithstanding the challenges, he succeeded.”

Common combinations

notwithstanding

Idiomatic expressions

  • não obstante (despite, however)