Yo creo que le falta técnica, pero, a pesar de esto, es una de las mejores gimnastas del mundo.I think she lacks technique, but, in spite of this, she's among the best gymnasts in the world.
No teníamos tanto dinero como ahora y, a pesar de esto, éramos más felices.We didn't have as much money as we have now, and despite this we were happier.