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"But also" is a conjunction which is often translated as "pero también", and "but" is a conjunction which is often translated as "pero". Learn more about the difference between "but also" and "but" below.
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. pero también
What a tough choice! I like bacon, but also sausage.¡Qué decisión tan difícil! Me gusta el tocino, pero también la salchicha.
a. sino también
Come have dinner with us. And not only you, but also your family.Ven a cenar con nosotros. Y no solo tú, sino también tu familia.
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. pero
I want to go, but it's really far.Quiero ir pero es muy lejos.
b. sino
He wasn't from New York, but from New Jersey.No era de Nueva York, sino de Nueva Jersey.
a. pero
But it is still too early to go to bed!¡Pero si aún es muy temprano para acostarse!
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. no ser más que
She is but a poor philosopher.No es más que una pobre filósofa.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. salvo
I have read all his books but the last one.He leído todos sus libros salvo el último.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. pero
I don't want any buts or excuses.No quiero ni peros ni excusas.
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