però

though

The Italian word 'però' is similar in use to English 'though', which is often used to introduce a contrasting or opposing idea within the context. It's used in both conventional sentences and at the end of sentences. Always use it to indicate a difference between two phrases or ideas.

adverb conjunction

Example sentences using: però

Voglio andare al cinema, però ho molto lavoro da fare.

I want to go to the cinema, but I have a lot of work to do.

In this sentence, 'però' is used to introduce a contrasting idea or a reason which makes the first statement difficult to achieve.

Hai ragione, però non penso che sia giusto.

You are right, but I do not think it is fair.

Here, 'però' is used to introduce a contrast between the acknowledgement of someone's correctness and the speaker's personal opinion or feeling about the situation.

Mi piace il gelato, però preferisco il cioccolato.

I like ice cream, but I prefer chocolate.

In this context, 'però' is used to introduce a preference which is different or contrasts with the statement made in the first part of the sentence.