A1 — Beginnerconjunction
però
but, however, yet
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
matuttaviaeppureciò nonostantenondimeno
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
quindidunqueperciòpertantodi conseguenza
Usage note
'Però' is the most colloquial adversative conjunction. It can appear at the start or end of a clause. At the end it adds emphasis: 'Sei bravo, però!' = You're good though!
Example
"Mi piace il gelato, però sono a dieta."
"I like ice cream, but I'm on a diet."
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