Apesar (en. Despite)

/a.pe.sar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicate that something is done despite an obstacle.

Despite the difficulties, he decided to continue with his project.

Apesara las dificultades, decidió seguir adelante con su proyecto.

Express that something is tolerated or assumed despite a setback.

Despite the problems, he maintained his smile.

Apesar de los problemas, mantuvo su sonrisa.

Refers to resistance to adverse situations.

Weighed the risks, the team undertook the journey.

Apesó los riesgos, el equipo emprendió el viaje.

The term 'apesar' comes from the Latin 'adversare', which means to confront.

despite

Indicates that something happens or is done in spite of difficulties.

a pesar de

stoning despite

Means to criticize or attack someone without compassion.

apedreando a pesar

despite the consequences

Indicates that an action is taken regardless of potential negative outcomes.

apesar las consecuencias

difficulty

State of something that presents an obstacle or a challenge.

dificultad

resilience

Ability to recover from adverse situations.

resiliencia

tolerance

Acceptance of situations or conditions that are difficult.

tolerancia

In spite of everything.

I'm going to do it, despite everything they say.

Voy a hacerlo, a pesar de todo lo que digan.

In spite of the criticism.

He continues on his path, despite the criticism.

Continúa su camino, a pesar de las críticas.