Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

entretanto

conjunction
/entɾenˈtɐ̃tu/
Definition
a conjunction used in Portuguese to express contrast or a change of direction in thought.
Examples
  • Eu queria ir ao cinema; entretanto, estava muito cansado.
  • Estamos felizes com a viagem; entretanto, não podemos esquecer nossas responsabilidades.
Meaning
It translates to ‘however’ or ‘meanwhile’ in English, serving to link sentences or clauses that present differing ideas or situations.
Synonyms
  • porém
  • contudo
  • mas
  • todavia