a pesar de que

conj. notwithstanding, although, still

= albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding
Ex: Present, classical catalog designs are elaborations, albeit considerable elaborations, of these sixteenth-century developments. Ex: The scheme covers all knowledge, despite being special in purpose. Ex: In spite of its inherent conservatism, the BM code favours direct entry. Ex: Notwithstanding these activities, the printed word remains an essential vehicle for transmitting information to both specialized and general audiences.