手早い答え
ブラジルポルトガル語のobstante vs. contudoを比較：それぞれの単語がふさわしい場面と、避けるべき間違い。
確実な見分け方は、英語から訳す前に、その単語の働きを見きわめることです。
それぞれの単語の働き
obstante
notwithstanding
Use obstante for formal contrast, usually in the phrase nao obstante.
contudo
however
Use contudo for contrast between clauses or sentences in formal writing.
選び方
- obstante: Choose obstante if the sentence points to formal contrast, usually in the phrase nao obstante.
- contudo: Choose contudo if the sentence points to contrast between clauses or sentences in formal writing.
例文
Nao obstante as criticas, o projeto avancou.
Notwithstanding the criticism, the project advanced.
O plano e bom; contudo, custa caro.
The plan is good; however, it is expensive.
よくある落とし穴
Obstante usually appears as nao obstante; contudo stands more easily between sentences.
文脈の中で練習する
自分の実生活から文を一つ選び、二回書いてみましょう。一度はobstanteで、もう一度はcontudoで。どちらも成り立ちそうなら、意味の違いを言葉にしてみましょう。