Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| aun así | /ˌaun aˈsi/ |
| comoquiera | /ˌkomoˈkjeɾa/ |
| igual | /iˈɡwal/ |
The way you say 'anyway' depends on your specific meaning. If you mean 'in whatever way' or 'no matter how', use comoquiera. If you mean 'in any case', you can use the formal expression En cualquier caso. Use aun así when 'anyway' means 'despite the fact that something else is true'. Use igual when 'anyway' implies an action will be taken regardless of circumstances or consequences.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase aun así literally translates to 'even so' or 'even thus'.
Which one should you use?
Aun así is used specifically when 'anyway' carries the sense of 'even so' or 'despite that'. In contrast, igual is used when 'anyway' implies doing something regardless of the circumstances or consequences. Finally, comoquiera is used when 'anyway' means 'in whatever way' or 'no matter how'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In spoken, colloquial Spanish, it is common to use igual to mean 'anyway'. For a more formal way to express 'anyway' or 'in any case', use En cualquier caso.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adverb meaning 'anyway', igual does not change its form to agree with gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌaun aˈsi/
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Examples in context
- Igual no voy a ir.I'm not going anyway.This sentence shows how to use igual to express not going regardless of circumstances.Tatoeba #4351038 by umano, translation #3826585 by CK
- No tengo equipo de música, pero compré igual el disco.I don't have a CD player, but I bought the CD anyway.This sentence demonstrates using igual to mean buying something despite not having a music player.Tatoeba #11790444 by Masatami, translation #252636 by CK
- Le pedí a Tom que no fuera allá, pero el fue igual.I asked Tom not to go there, but he went anyway.This sentence illustrates using igual to describe someone going somewhere despite being asked not to.Tatoeba #1557651 by hayastan, translation #1495723 by CK
- No podemos asistir a la reunión. De todas formas, enviamos nuestros informes por correo electrónico.We can't attend the meeting, anyway, we sent our reports via email.
- No podemos seguir adelante con el proyecto. En cualquier caso, debemos reconsiderar nuestra estrategia.We can't proceed with the project. Anyway, we need to reconsider our strategy.
- No deberías preocuparte tanto. De todas maneras, al final todo saldrá bien.You shouldn't worry so much. Anyway, everything will turn out fine in the end.
- No tengo tiempo para eso, y total, no creo que sea necesario.I don't have time for that, and anyway, I don't think it's necessary.
- No podemos salir antes del trabajo hoy. De todos modos, podemos ir mañana en su lugar.We can't leave work early today. Anyway, we can go tomorrow instead.
- No importa lo que decidas, a fin de cuentas, la decisión es tuya.It doesn't matter what you decide, anyway, the decision is yours.
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a cancelled outdoor event.
- MaríaDaniel, no hay boletos para el concierto.Daniel, there are no tickets for the concert.
- DanielEs una lástima, María.That's a shame, María.
- MaríaPodemos ir al cine aun así.We can go to the cinema anyway.
- DanielBuena idea, vamos.Good idea, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anyway” translations and entries aun así, comoquiera, igual, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries así, aun, comoquiera, igual, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
