whatever

S2 W1

BrE /ˈwɒtəvə/ AmE /ˈwɑːtvər/

adjective, pronoun, conjunction en → es

1 INDIFFERENCE B1

used to show that you do not care what happens or what someone says; used when you are annoyed and want to avoid arguing about something

da lo mismo, indiferente

  • whatever somebody says/does

Collocations Whatever happens, we'll be there. · Whatever you say.

  • Whatever she does is fine with me.

    Da lo mismo lo que ella haga; para mí está bien.

2 ANYTHING B1

used to refer to any object, person, or idea without being specific about which one you mean

cualquier cosa, lo que sea

  • whatever noun

Collocations Whatever food is available. · Whatever clothes you want.

  • You can wear whatever you like.

    Puedes ponerte lo que quieras.

1 CONJUNCTION B2

used to introduce a statement that is not important or does not affect the main point of what you are saying

da lo mismo, indiferente

  • whatever noun clause
  • Whatever the reason, we need to leave now.

    Da lo que sea la razón, necesitamos irnos ahora.