what is the difference between pero, sino, and sino que
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when do you use pero versus sino versus sino que?
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updated Mar 25, 2011
posted by valerialc
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I'm not sure on sino que but you use "sino" when your sentence begins with a negative, for example "No pienso que sea una buena idea sino no tenemos otra solución"
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updated Mar 25, 2011
posted by 0088b3fa
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I've always liked this site. Be sure to click on each red link to see how it is used. You will not only see explanations, but also a practice exercise. (with English translations)
updated Mar 25, 2011
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
Excellent link Quentin Thank you :) - FELIZ77, Mar 25, 2011
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Here's a good lesson on that very topic. Welcome to the forum.
updated Mar 25, 2011
posted by KevinB
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Somos ricos pero no felices. Positive to negative
No somos ricos sino pobres y felices. Negative to positive
No somos ricos sino que somos pobres y felices. Verb following "que"
updated Mar 25, 2011
edited by 005faa61
posted by 005faa61
I find these lack the contradiction or exclusion of sino. Maybe I have a faulty understanding. (being happy, has no relationship to being rich] I am not tall, but short. The short contradicts or excludes tall. - 0074b507, Mar 25, 2011
I am not skinny, but on the contrary fat. (fat and skinny have a polar relationship) - 0074b507, Mar 25, 2011
You may have a point. I am dangerously assuming "poor and happy." - 005faa61, Mar 25, 2011
