"lo que sea" meaning in Spanish

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Adverb

Etymology: Literally, “what(ever) it may be”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|what(ever) it may be}} “what(ever) it may be”, {{lit|what(ever) it may be}} Literally, “what(ever) it may be” Head templates: {{head|es|adverb}} lo que sea
  1. (sometimes dismissively) whatever Related terms: el que sea, sea lo que sea
    Sense id: en-lo_que_sea-es-adv-hXOPj5p~ Categories (other): Spanish entries with incorrect language header

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