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"Besides" is a preposition which is often translated as "además de", and "except" is a preposition which is often translated as "excepto". Learn more about the difference between "besides" and "except" below.
besides(
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saydz
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (apart from)
a. además de
Besides the toiletries, I have to buy a new bathing suit for the trip.Además de los artículos de tocador, tengo que comprar un nuevo traje de baño para el viaje.
except(
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sehpt
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to exclude)
a. exceptuar
People are just stupid, present company excepted, of course.La gente es tonta, exceptuando a los aquí presentes, claro.
