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