"Sino" and "Sino Que" Usage

Question

When does one use "sino" as opposed to "sino que"?

Like this: Ashley no es la campeona del fútbol _______ la de ciclismo.

Answer 1

Use sino with negative sentence. = on the other hand, ussually shows a contrast

No me gustan los perros sino los gatos. I don't like dogs but cats.

No nado sino que levanto pesas. (two contrasting verbs) I don't swim but I do lift weights.

Answer 2

You use sino que when there is a conjugated verb that follows it. In your case you would use sino because there is no conjugated verb in the second clause.

Answer 3

A nice brief summary and online exercises for the use of pero, sino, sino que, can be found here.

Cool link. Gets my vote. - lkelly, Jan 5, 2011

Answer 4

edited

Answer 5

Thanks guys! :D

Answer 6

Quería comprarte un vestido, pero las tiendas estaban cerradas.

Did you mean to post this here? I don´t understand how it answers the question; maybe you posted in the wrong place, or maybe I need more explanation (it wouldn´t be the first time) - Lrtward, Jan 4, 2011

Answer 7

Quería comprarte un vestido, pero las tiendas estaban cerradas.

You didn't use "sino" or "sino que".... Can someone else help?