B1 — Intermediateconjunction
sebbene
although, even though
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
benchénonostantemalgradoquantunqueper quanto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
poichésiccomedato chevisto chequindi
Usage note
'Sebbene' requires the subjunctive. It is formal. 'Nonostante' can use either subjunctive or indicative. 'Anche se' + indicative is the colloquial equivalent.
Example
"Sebbene sia stanco, continua a lavorare."
"Although he is tired, he keeps working."
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