This is the 1267th most frequent Portuguese word.
ainda
Still; yet; even.
Here, 'ainda' is used to mean 'yet,' indicating that the action has not been completed at this point in time.
Eu ainda não cheguei em casa.
I have not arrived home yet.
In this sentence, 'ainda assim' means 'even so,' expressing concession or showing a contrast to what might be expected.
Ainda assim, ele conseguiu terminar o trabalho.
Even so, he managed to finish the work.
The term 'ainda' is used here to mean 'even,' denoting an intensification or degree of tiredness.