however

sin embargo, no obstante

Introduce un hecho que contrasta con lo que se acaba de decir.

En inglés sencillo: Used to introduce a fact that differs from what you have just said.

• It was cold. However, we went outside.
• The room is small; however, it feels comfortable.
• She was tired. She agreed, however, to help.

Sinónimos: nevertheless, nonetheless, still

Expresiones frecuentes: however in practice, however this means, however the result

por muy, por mucho que

Indica que la cantidad o el grado de algo no cambia el resultado.

En inglés sencillo: Used to say that any amount or degree of something makes no difference.

• Come over, however late it is.
• However small the room is, we can use it.
• She kept trying, however hard it became.

Cómo se usa: however + adjective/adverb + clause (However tired you are, you still need to eat.); however much/many + clause (Take a break, however much work you have.)

Sinónimos: no matter how

Expresiones frecuentes: however much, however small, however hard

de cualquier manera

Sea cual sea la manera en que se haga algo.

En inglés sencillo: In whatever way something is done.

• However you travel, the journey takes hours.
• It tastes good however you cook it.
• However we solve this, someone will be unhappy.

Cómo se usa: however + subject + verb (However you arrange the chairs, leave space for the door.)

Sinónimos: in whatever way

Expresiones frecuentes: however you choose, however you travel, however it happens

cómo demonios

Sirve para preguntar con mucha sorpresa cómo ha ocurrido algo.

En inglés sencillo: Used to ask how something happened, with strong surprise.

• However did you get here?
• However could she lift that box?
• However was he able to escape?

Cómo se usa: however + auxiliary + subject + verb? (However did you find this tiny shop?)

Sinónimos: how on earth

Expresiones frecuentes: however did someone, however could someone, however was something

de cualquier manera, como sea

De la manera que se quiera, sin seguir un plan o una regla concreta.

En inglés sencillo: In any way you choose, without a particular plan or rule.

• Just arrange it however.
• She put the cushions however, without any plan.
• You can fold it however; I do not mind.

Sinónimos: anyhow, any way

Expresiones frecuentes: do it however, arrange it however, put it however

pero, sin embargo

Une dos afirmaciones que expresan ideas distintas o contrarias.

En inglés sencillo: Used to join two statements whose ideas differ or oppose each other.

• I asked him; however, he refused.
• We planned a picnic; however, it rained.
• She wanted to stay; however, she had to leave.

Sinónimos: but, yet

Expresiones frecuentes: however someone decided, however someone refused, however something changed