no entanto

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/nu ẽˈtɐ̃.tu/
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However; despite what was just said.

Examples

  • O quarto é pequeno. No entanto, é confortável.
    The room is small. However, it is comfortable.
  • Queria sair; no entanto, começou a chover.
    I wanted to go out; however, it started to rain.
  • O plano é bom; no entanto, custa caro.
    The plan is good; however, it is expensive.
  • Ela estudou; no entanto, não passou.
    She studied; nevertheless, she did not pass.
  • O prazo é curto; podemos, no entanto, tentar.
    The deadline is short; we can, however, try.

Similar words

contudo
porém

Meanings

Contrast between ideas

communication
neutral
Introduces a fact that contrasts with a preceding statement or expectation.

Examples

  • Queria sair; no entanto, começou a chover.
    I wanted to go out; however, it started to rain.
  • O plano é bom; no entanto, custa caro.
    The plan is good; however, it is expensive.
  • Ela estudou; no entanto, não passou.
    She studied; nevertheless, she did not pass.
  • O quarto é pequeno. No entanto, é confortável.
    The room is small. However, it is comfortable.
  • O prazo é curto; podemos, no entanto, tentar.
    The deadline is short; we can, however, try.

Similar words

Etymology

No combines em and o; entanto is related to “meanwhile”.

FAQ

What does no entanto mean?

However; despite what was just said.

Does it add a contrast?

Yes, the following idea differs from what came before.

Can it begin a sentence?

Yes, often followed by a comma.

Is it about time here?

No, this fixed phrase means however.

How is no entanto pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /nu ẽˈtɐ̃.tu/.

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