This is the 302nd most frequent Portuguese word.
porém
"Porém" means "however" or "but" in English.
Expresses contrast between desire and a subsequent obstacle.
Eu queria ir ao parque, porém começou a chover.
I wanted to go to the park, however, it started raining.
Highlights a contrasting characteristic about the subject.
Ela é talentosa, porém tímida.
She is talented, however, shy.
Indicates a contradiction between the preparation effort and the test's perceived difficulty.