nondimeno
/ˌnon.diˈme.no/
The English phrase 'nonetheless' can be translated into Italian using nondimeno, malgrado ciò or ciononostante.
Meaning: nevertheless (adv)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| nondimeno | /ˌnon.diˈme.no/ |
| malgrado ciò | |
| ciononostante | /ˌt͡ʃɔ.no.nosˈtan.te/ /ˌt͡ʃɔn.no.nosˈtan.te/ |
These terms are used to introduce a clause that contrasts with what was previously stated, similar to how 'nonetheless' functions in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ciononostante is a compound of ciò (that), non (not) and ostante (withstanding/despite).
Which one should you use?
While nondimeno, ciononostante and malgrado ciò all mean 'nonetheless', malgrado ciò is a more explicit prepositional phrase compared to the single-word adverbs ciononostante or nondimeno. Between the single-word adverbs, ciononostante is more commonly used in modern, everyday Italian than the more formal or literary nondimeno.
How do you pronounce it?
The word nondimeno is pronounced /ˌnon.diˈme.no/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- The word ciò is a contraction of the Late Latin ecce hoc, which translates to 'behold this'. It blends a pointer and an exclamation into a single pronoun.
Examples in context
- Marco ha fatto un errore nel calcolo, ma tuttavia ha ottenuto un buon risultato.Marco made a mistake in the calculation, but nonetheless, he achieved a good result.
- La riunione è stata posticipata, ma in ogni caso il progetto procede come pianificato.The meeting has been postponed, but nonetheless, the project is progressing as planned.
- Non ha vinto la gara, ma malgrado tutto è estremamente orgoglioso dei suoi sforzi.He didn't win the race, but nonetheless, he is extremely proud of his efforts.
- Ho cercato di chiamarlo, ma ad ogni modo gli dirò personalmente quando lo vedrò domani.I tried to call him, but nonetheless, I will tell him in person when I see him tomorrow.
- Era un compito difficile, e nondimeno l'ha completato.It was a difficult task, and nonetheless he completed it.
- Il ristorante è caro, ma nondimeno è molto buono.The restaurant is expensive, but nonetheless it is very good.
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are discussing a movie they just watched.
- FrancescoIl film era molto lungo.The movie was very long.
- GiuliaÈ vero, ma nondimeno era molto avvincente.That's true, but nonetheless it was very gripping.
- FrancescoHai ragione, Giulia, mi è piaciuto molto.You're right, Giulia, I liked it a lot.
- GiuliaSono contenta che tu l'abbia apprezzato.I'm glad you appreciated it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nonetheless” translations and entries nondimeno, ciononostante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ciononostante, ciò, malgrado, nondimeno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
