De todos modos
Example: No me gusta, pero de todos modos lo haré hoy.
Definition
"De todos modos" is an expression used to indicate that something will happen regardless of other factors or objections. It means 'anyway' or 'in any case,' and is often used to emphasize the speaker's intention to proceed despite potential issues or preferences.
Etymology
The phrase "de todos modos" comes from Spanish, where 'de' means 'of,' 'todos' means 'all,' and 'modos' means 'ways' or 'manners.' Together, it literally translates to 'of all ways,' implying doing something by any and all means. Did you know? Its usage emphasizes determination or inevitability in everyday conversations.
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"De todos modos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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