independentemente
The English word 'regardless' is translated into Portuguese as independentemente.
When you want to say 'regardless of', you must use the preposition 'de' after the adverb, forming the phrase independentemente de. If the object following this is a definite article, the preposition and article contract into do for masculine nouns or da for feminine nouns. While independentemente can function as a standalone adverb meaning 'anyway' or 'anyhow' at the end of a sentence, this is less common in spoken Portuguese than using other phrases.
Meaning: 1 & 2. anyway (adv)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase to mean 'regardless of', the adverb independentemente must be followed by the preposition de. When this is followed by a definite article, it contracts into do for masculine nouns or da for feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- The root word independente comes from the Latin 'independere', which means 'to hang not from'. It describes something that is not suspended from or dependent on something else.
- While independentemente is grammatically correct, speakers in Brazil often prefer não importa (it doesn't matter) in casual speech to convey 'regardless'. Using the long adverb in a bar or at home can sound like you are reading a legal contract.
- Portuguese uses independentemente to describe both a lack of reliance on something and a lack of concern for something. In English, 'independently' and 'regardless' usually stay separate, but in Portuguese, the same root covers both.
Examples in context
- Ela é linda, independentemente do que esteja trajando.She's beautiful regardless what she wears.This sentence demonstrates the use of independentemente.Tatoeba #4945006 by carlosalberto, translation #958801 by FeuDRenais2
- Independentemente de quanto eu pense sobre isso, não consigo entender.Regardless of how much I think about it, I can't understand.This sentence shows how to use independentemente to mean 'regardless of'.Tatoeba #8166476 by carlosalberto, translation #8165828 by lucasmg123
- Independentemente dessa razão, eu defendo a nobre língua Lojban contra os crimes de forma de palavra.Regardless of that reason, I defend the noble Lojban language against word-shape crimes.This sentence illustrates the use of independentemente in the context of a specific reason.Tatoeba #5080957 by omniglotman, translation #2803524 by gleki
- Mesmo assim, devemos seguir em frente com o projeto.Regardless, we should move forward with the project.
- Independentemente disso, devemos respeitar as opiniões dos outros.Regardless, we should respect other people's opinions.
- Não importa o resultado, de qualquer jeito, estaremos juntos.Regardless of the outcome, we'll be together.
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Example conversation
Juliana and Lucas are discussing whether to go to the beach despite the rain.
- JulianaEstá chovendo muito agora.It is raining a lot right now.
- LucasEu quero ir, independentemente da chuva.I want to go, regardless of the rain.
- JulianaVocê não acha que vai ser ruim?Don't you think it will be bad?
- LucasNão, eu vou independentemente do tempo.No, I'm going regardless of the weather.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries independentemente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
