Per bé que
Example: Per bé que plogui, anirem a passejar al parc avui.
Definition
"Per bé que" is a Catalan expression used to introduce a concession or contrast, similar to 'although' or 'even though' in English. It indicates that something will happen despite a given condition, as in 'Per bé que plogui, anirem a passejar al parc avui' meaning 'Although it rains, we will go for a walk in the park today.'
Translations
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Although -
Aunque -
Hoewel -
Bien que -
Obwohl
Etymology
The phrase "Per bé que" comes from Catalan, where 'per' means 'for' or 'through,' 'bé' means 'well' or 'good,' and 'que' means 'that.' Together, it forms a concessive conjunction expressing contrast or concession. Did you know? This phrase neatly combines simple words to express complex ideas, showing the elegance of Catalan conjunctions.
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