despite

used for saying that something happens or is true even though there are difficulties or problems

a pesar de, a pesar de que, aunque

• despite the fact that

Collocations despite the weather · despite the difficulties

• Despite the rain, we went for a walk.

  A pesar de la lluvia, salimos a caminar.

used to show that something happens or is true even though it seems unlikely or unfair

a pesar de que, aunque

• despite sb/sth

Collocations despite the odds · despite the evidence

• Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.

  A pesar de su falta de experiencia, consiguió el trabajo.