Italian Word · Intermediate
nonostante
despite / although
Pronunciation: non-stan-TE
Meaning
In spite of; without being affected by.
Example
Nonostante la pioggia, siamo andati a fare una passeggiata.
Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
Practice tips
- Practice nonostante out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.