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"Except" is a preposition which is often translated as "excepto", and "except for" is a phrase which is also often translated as "excepto". Learn more about the difference between "except" and "except for" below.
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)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.
except for(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. excepto
Everybody went to the movies except for my brother.Todo el mundo fue al cine excepto mi hermano.
b. a excepción de
All of the assignments, except for the reading about the Mayans, are required.Todas las asignaciones, a exepción de la lectura sobre los mayas, son requisitos.
c. menos
He ordered everything on the menu except for the salad.Pidió todo lo del menú menos la ensalada.
