apesar de

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Portugiesisch - Englisch
out of spite
even though

Even though my friend was a vegetarian, I didn't tell him that the soup had some meat in it. - Apesar de meu amigo ser vegetariano, eu não contei a ele que tinha carne na sopa.

I am alive even though I am not giving any sign of life. - Estou vivo, apesar de eu não dar nenhum sinal de vida.

in spite of

In spite of their various differences, Joan and Ann are friends. - Apesar de suas várias diferenças, Joan e Ann são amigas.

In spite of the controversy it aroused, the question still remains open. - Apesar de toda polêmica que ela causou, a pergunta ainda permanece sem resposta.

despite

Few people can describe the flags of Iraq, Afghanistan, or Kosovo, despite the constant appearance of these countries in international news. - Poucas pessoas podem descrever as bandeiras do Iraque, Afeganistão ou Kosovo apesar desses países constantemente aparecerem nas notícias internacionais.

Despite everything, Tom started to relax. - Apesar de tudo, Tom começou a relaxar.

inspite of