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British pronunciation
/bʌt/

Definición y Significado de "but"

01

pero, sino

used to introduce an exception to what was said before
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Everyone attended the meeting but John.
Todos asistieron a la reunión, pero Juan.
She ate everything on her plate but the vegetables.
Ella se comió todo en su plato, pero no las verduras.
01

pero

used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said
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She loves to play soccer, but her sister prefers basketball.
A ella le encanta jugar al fútbol, pero su hermana prefiere el baloncesto.
The book was interesting, but the ending was a bit disappointing.
El libro era interesante, pero la conclusión fue un poco decepcionante.
02

pero

said to introduce a statement that displays one's surprise, anger, or disagreement
01

sino, excepto

used to show exclusion or exception from a group or category
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She has no one but herself to blame.
No tiene a nadie excepto a sí misma a quien culpar.
All but one of the students passed the exam.
Todos los estudiantes excepto uno aprobaron el examen.
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