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"A menos que" is a conjunction which is often translated as "unless", and "a no ser que" is a phrase which is also often translated as "unless". Learn more about the difference between "a menos que" and "a no ser que" below.
a menos que(
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meh
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g. The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (general)
a. unless
A menos que salgamos ahora, llegaremos tarde a la fiesta.Unless we leave now, we'll be late to the party.
a no ser que(
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noh
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. unless
Sigue las instrucciones, a no ser que tengas alguna objeción.Follow the instructions, unless you have any objection.