Spanish Expression · Intermediate
a pesar de
despite / in spite of
Pronunciation: ah peh-SAR deh
Meaning
Without being affected by or hindered by something.
Example
A pesar de la dificultad, logró terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
Despite the difficulty, he managed to finish the project on time.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice a pesar de out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.