Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| de qualquer forma | /d͡ʒi ˌkwawˈkɛ(ʁ) ˈfɔʁ.mɐ/ (Brazil, word by word) |
| mesmo assim | /ˈmez.mu aˈsĩ/ (Brazil, word by word) |
| de qualquer maneira | /d͡ʒi ˌkwawˈkɛ(ʁ) maˈne(j).ɾɐ/ (Brazil, word by word) |
| de todo modo | /d͡ʒi ˈto.du ˈmɔ.du/ (Brazil, word by word) |
The term 'anyway' is used to mean 'regardless'. Depending on the specific nuance of your sentence, such as whether you mean 'despite the circumstances' or 'regardless of the method', different Portuguese forms may be more appropriate.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase de qualquer forma is composed of de (of), qualquer (any) and forma (way/form).
Which one should you use?
Use mesmo assim when 'anyway' carries the meaning of 'even so' or 'despite that'. Use de qualquer forma to mean 'anyway' in the sense of regardless of the outcome, or to mean 'in any way' when referring to the specific method used. The phrase de qualquer jeito is an informal alternative to de qualquer forma used to express that something is done regardless of how it looks or how it is performed.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of de qualquer forma is /dʒi ˌkwawˈkɛ(ʁ) ˈfɔʁ.mɐ/. The stress is on the 3rd of 5 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word qualquer is a combination of qual ('which one') and quer ('wants'), literally meaning 'whichever one wants'.
- In Portuguese, using de qualquer jeito instead of de qualquer forma signals that you do not care about the aesthetic quality or the tidiness of the result.
Examples in context
- Eu fiz mesmo assim.I did it anyway.This sentence is useful for showing how to use mesmo assim.Tatoeba #5043283 by Ricardo14, translation #2314839 by CK
- Faça de qualquer forma.Do it anyway.This sentence is useful for showing how to use de qualquer forma.Tatoeba #6468410 by heo598, translation #2245268 by CK
- Agradeço de qualquer maneira.Thanks anyway.This sentence is useful for showing how to use de qualquer maneira.Tatoeba #5072281 by markpalmer, translation #485099 by Scott
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Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are talking about a cancelled outdoor event.
- MarianaA chuva começou, mas vamos de qualquer forma.The rain started, but we are going anyway.
- FelipeVocê tem certeza, Mariana?Are you sure, Mariana?
- MarianaSim, eu quero ir de qualquer forma.Yes, I want to go anyway.
- FelipeTudo bem, eu vou com você.Alright, I will go with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anyway” translations and entries de qualquer forma, mesmo assim, de qualquer maneira, de todo modo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (de, qualquer, forma, mesmo, assim, maneira, todo, modo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries assim, de, forma, maneira, mesmo, qualquer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
