Tot i això
Example: Tot i això, vam decidir anar a la platja demà.
Definition
"Tot i això" is a Catalan expression meaning 'nevertheless' or 'even so,' used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies what has just been said, indicating an action or fact that occurs despite previous information or obstacles.
Etymology
The phrase "Tot i això" combines 'tot' meaning 'all' or 'everything,' 'i' meaning 'and,' and 'això' meaning 'this.' It literally translates to 'all and this,' but is idiomatically used to express contrast or concession. Did you know it functions similarly to English phrases like 'even so' or 'nevertheless'?
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