B1 — Intermediateconjunction
benché
although, even though
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sebbenenonostantemalgradoper quantoquantunque
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
poichésiccomedato chevisto chein quanto
Usage note
'Benché' always requires the subjunctive. Formal/written. 'Anche se' + indicative is the colloquial equivalent. Often interchangeable with 'sebbene'.
Example
"Benché sia tardi, continuerò a lavorare."
"Although it's late, I'll keep working."
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