B1 — Intermediateconjunction
tuttavia
however, nevertheless, yet
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
peròeppureciò nonostantenondimenocon tutto ciò
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
quindidunquepertantodi conseguenzaperciò
Usage note
'Tuttavia' is formal/written. 'Però' is the colloquial equivalent. 'Eppure' = and yet (stronger contrast). 'Nondimeno' is literary.
Example
"È un lavoro difficile; tuttavia vale la pena farlo."
"It's a difficult job; however it's worth doing."
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