Sin embargo VS pero
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I know that sin embargo means however and pero means but. However, I can't understand the difference between them.
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updated Feb 17, 2015
posted by guitarmaster
Please fill out your profile so that we may better help you . Bienvenido al foro , buena suerte amigo. - ray76, Feb 17, 2015
Do you understand the difference between but and however in English? It's about the same. - Manity, Feb 17, 2015
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What's the difference between 'but' and 'however' in English ? I suspect the difference between 'pero' and 'sin embargo' in Spanish might be similar. For me, generally I use 'but' to connect two phrases within the same sentence in English, whereas I use 'however' at the start, often for emphasis.
updated Feb 17, 2015
posted by Faldaesque
:) - ian-hill, Feb 17, 2015
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This might help - from my learn English CD.
One can use various conjunctions to say almost the same thing.
El coche es muy Viejo, sin embargo lo compro.
The car is very old nevetheless I (will) buy it.
La comida estaba bien, pero los cuartos estaban sucios.
The food was good, but the rooms were dirty.
updated Feb 17, 2015
posted by ian-hill
