Usages of apesar de
Apesar de a letra ser triste, a melodia parece alegre.
Although the lyrics are sad, the melody seems cheerful.
Apesar de estar nervoso, eu continuo a estudar para o exame.
Despite being nervous, I keep studying for the exam.
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