but in Spanish
but in Spanish is pero, mas, sino — but means used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
but in Spanish
pero
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
mas
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
sino
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
aunque
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
empero
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
mas
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
excepto
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
salvo
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
sino
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
pero
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
mas
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
sino
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
aunque
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
excepto
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
salvo
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
solamente
(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.
sólo
(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.
What does "but" mean?
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conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
"I wanted to go, but I was too tired."
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preposition Except for; apart from.
"Everyone but Sam showed up to the party."
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adverb Only; merely; just.
"He is but a child; you can't blame him."
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but in a sentence
- I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
- The film was long but genuinely entertaining.
- Everyone but Sam showed up to the party.
- He is but a child; you can't blame him.
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What is "but" in Spanish?
"but" in Spanish is pero, mas, sino. but means: Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
How do you use "but" in a sentence?
Example: "I wanted to go, but I was too tired." In Spanish, "but" is pero, mas, sino.
Are there other ways to say "but" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "but": pero, mas, sino, aunque, empero, excepto.
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