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"Nevertheless" is an adverb which is often translated as "sin embargo", and "but" is a conjunction which is often translated as "pero". Learn more about the difference between "nevertheless" and "but" below.
nevertheless(
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vuhr
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thuh
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (even so)
a. sin embargo
It was very sunny out. Nevertheless, he had to stay in and work.Hacía mucho sol afuera. Sin embargo, tuvo que quedarse adentro para trabajar.
b. no obstante
That restaurant is so expensive. Nevertheless, it's the only place to get Thai food.Ese restaurante es tan caro. No obstante, es el único lugar donde se puede encontrar comida tailandesa.
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)
