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"Except" is a preposition which is often translated as "excepto", and "but" is a conjunction which is often translated as "pero". Learn more about the difference between "except" and "but" below.
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.
but(
buht
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
2. (emphatic)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
3. (only)
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
5. (objection)
