This is the 60th most frequent Italian word.
però
"Però" means "but" or "however" in English.
In this sentence, 'però' contrasts two preferences.
Mi piace il gelato, però preferisco il cioccolato.
I like ice cream, but I prefer chocolate.
Here, 'però' indicates an unexpected difference between expectation and reality.
Aveva detto di venire alle cinque, però è arrivato alle sei.
He said he would come at five, but he arrived at six.
In this sentence, 'però' acts to contrast two coexisting states.