English grammar
Whatever happens, whatever they say
Reassure someone using whatever happens, one way or another, and whatever they say.
From the scene Whatever happens
In short
Whatever + sentence means it doesn't matter what: whatever happens. One way or another means somehow.
Your turn
Which one goes with no matter what they say?
Options: one way or another, you've already done your part · whatever the critics say, to me you're the star · whatever happens, tonight is going to be special
Show answer
no matter what they say → whatever the critics say, to me you're the star
How it works
Whatever + clause means it doesn't matter what: whatever happens, tonight is going to be special; whatever the critics say, to me you're the star.
Good to know
You already know whatever it takes and whoever. One way or another is a fixed phrase: somehow, in some way.
no matter what happens whatever happens, tonight is going to be special
Nuria
Relax. Whatever happens, tonight is going to be special.
Tranquilo. Pase lo que pase, esta noche va a ser especial.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Relax. (blank).
Options: Whatever happens, tonight is going to be special · Whatever the critics say, to me you're the star · One way or another, you've already done your part
Show answer
Nuria
Relax. Whatever happens, tonight is going to be special.
Tranquilo. Pase lo que pase, esta noche va a ser especial.
no matter what they say whatever the critics say, to me you're the star
Nuria
And whatever the critics say, to me you're the star.
Y digan lo que digan los críticos, para mí eres la estrella.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
And (blank).
Options: one way or another, you've already done your part · whatever the critics say, to me you're the star · whatever happens, tonight is going to be special
Show answer
Nuria
And whatever the critics say, to me you're the star.
Y digan lo que digan los críticos, para mí eres la estrella.
somehow (fixed phrase) one way or another, you've already done your part
Nuria
One way or another, you've already done your part.
Sea como sea, tú ya has hecho tu parte.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: One way or another, you've already done your part · Whatever happens, tonight is going to be special · Whatever the critics say, to me you're the star
Show answer
Nuria
One way or another, you've already done your part.
Sea como sea, tú ya has hecho tu parte.
(recap) I'll do anything whatever it takes
Your turn
What goes with whatever it takes?
Options: no matter what they say · (recap) I'll do anything · no matter what happens
Show answer
whatever it takes → (recap) I'll do anything
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| no matter what happens | whatever happens, tonight is going to be special |
|---|---|
| no matter what they say | whatever the critics say, to me you're the star |
| somehow (fixed phrase) | one way or another, you've already done your part |
| (recap) I'll do anything | whatever it takes |
More lines from the story
- NuriaWhatever happens, you'll always be my favourite actor.Pase lo que pase, siempre serás mi actor favorito.
- JaviThat's true. I worked so hard on the catering.Es verdad. Trabajé muchísimo en el catering.
- JaviAnd what if nobody likes the film?¿Y si a nadie le gusta la película?