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"Mas" is a form of "mas", a conjunction which is often translated as "but". "Te amo" is a form of "te amo", a phrase which is often translated as "I love you". Learn more about the difference between "mas" and "te amo" below.
mas(
mahs
)
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
1.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
(contrasting)
a. but
Soy un caballero valiente, mas no soy agresivo.I am a valiant knight, but I am not aggressive.
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te amo(
teh
 
ah
-
moh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I love you
Decir "te amo" es un paso importante en una relación.Saying "I love you" is a big step in a relationship.
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