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Translation of however in Spanish:

however

sin embargo, adv.

Pronunciation /haʊˈɛvər/ /haʊˈɛvə/

See Spanish definition of cómo

adverb

  • 1

    sin embargo
    no obstante formal
    this is not, however, the best method — este no es, sin embargo, el mejor método
    • it's an odd system; however, it seems to work — es un sistema extraño; sin embargo, parece funcionar

  • 2

    (no matter how)
    however hard she tried … — por más que trataba …
    • locks, however strong, can be broken — las cerraduras, por fuertes que sean, se pueden romper
    • however badly cooked, it was food and we were starving — por mal hecha que estuviera, era comida y estábamos muertos de hambre
    • I do know that whatever we decide and however we do things, many people will be disappointed.
    • Anyway, however it comes about, a big grin and a warm glow are jolly good things!
    • However it happens, once you know the score you need to start work immediately to fight back.
    • However it works, it will be done from a root prompt.

  • 3

    (interrog)
    cómo
    however did you manage that? — ¿cómo te las arreglaste para conseguir eso?

conjunction

  • 1

    arrange the furniture however you like — pon los muebles como quieras
    • however she dresses, she always looks good — se vista como se vista, siempre está bien
    • it's been a disaster, however you look at it — ha sido un desastre, lo mires por donde lo mires