Conjunções - Conjunções de Contraste

used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said

mas, porém

used to add a statement that is surprising compared to what has just been said

no entanto, porém

used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

embora, mesmo que

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

embora, no entanto

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

embora, ainda que

used to introduce a hypothetical or conditional situation that contrasts with reality, implying that regardless of whether a certain condition is fulfilled or not, the outcome or action mentioned will still occur

mesmo que, ainda que

despite the fact that; even though

embora, ainda que

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

enquanto, por outro lado

although, even though

embora, ainda que

used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives

em vez de, mais do que

used to show a contrast between two things or situations

embora, posto que

used to imply unexpected or ironic outcomes

quando, no momento em que

used to indicate a contrast between two things

enquanto, embora

much less

muito menos, deixe de lado

used to introduce a clarification, exception, or contrast to a previous statement or idea

não que, não é que

used to introduce an exception or concession to what has been stated previously

exceto, salvo

used to introduce a restriction, exception, or limitation to what has been stated

apenas, somente

used before you mention something that makes a statement not completely true

exceto, salvo