nonostante

nonostante

"Nonostante" means "despite" or "although" in English.

Here, 'nonostante' expresses contradiction between the rain and the action of running.

Nonostante la pioggia, sono andato a correre.

Despite the rain, I went running.

In this sentence, 'nonostante' introduces the obstacle or challenge faced while completing the task.

Ho finito il mio compito puntuale nonostante la difficoltà.

I completed my assignment on time despite the difficulty.

Here, 'nonostante' connects what is said (potentially negative) and the act of trusting.

Nonostante quello che dice, mi fido ancora di lui.

Despite what he says, I still trust him.