Managing chaos with connectors
When plans fall apart, you often need to brush off a previous statement and push forward. To say "anyway" or "regardless," use the dismissive connector de todas formas.
| The event was chaotic, but anyway we had to reorganize the schedule. | El evento fue caótico, pero de todas formas tuvimos que reorganizar la agenda. |
| The boss used to cancel the meetings, so anyway I did not prepare the report. | El jefe solía anular las reuniones, así que de todas formas no preparé el informe. |
De todos modos
Use de todos modos similarly to mean "anyway" or "at any rate." It is perfect for dismissing a complication and focusing on how you resolved the issue.
| The outdoor setup was unfeasible because of the rain; anyway, we preferred the hall. | El montaje exterior era inviable por la lluvia; de todos modos, preferíamos el salón. |
| The lack of control was tremendous, but anyway I resolved the problem. | El descontrol era tremendo, pero de todos modos solventé el problema. |
En cualquier caso
En cualquier caso translates directly to "in any case." Use it to draw a conclusion or state what will happen despite surrounding obstacles.
| The strike disrupted the trip; in any case, the transport was already very chaotic. | La huelga trastocó el viaje; en cualquier caso, el transporte ya era muy caótico. |
| It is impossible to resolve this breakdown today, so, in any case, we are going to cancel the flight. | Es imposible solventar esta avería hoy, así que, en cualquier caso, vamos a anular el vuelo. |
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