No. 963 in Portuguese
contudo
However.
In a sentence
Queria ter aceitado o convite; contudo, já tinha outros planos.
I wanted to accept the invitation; however, I already had other plans.
Used as a conjunction meaning 'however'.
Ele é esforçado, contudo precisa de mais prática para melhorar.
He is hardworking, yet he needs more practice to improve.
Used as a transition word meaning 'yet'.
Contudo os desafios, ela conseguiu alcançar seus objetivos.
Despite the challenges, she managed to achieve her goals.
Used as a preposition meaning 'despite' in this construction.
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