no solo
vs
sino también

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"No solo" is a phrase which is often translated as "not only", and "sino también" is a phrase which is often translated as "but also". Learn more about the difference between "no solo" and "sino también" below.

no solo(

noh

soh

loh

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (general)

a. not only

No solo llegó tarde, sino que además ni se disculpó.Not only was she late, but she didn't even apologize.

Estas medidas no solo son ineficaces, sino también perjudiciales para la economía.These measures are not only ineffective, but they're also prejudicial to the economy.

sino también(

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (general)

a. but also

Alfredo no es solo guapo, sino también muy simpático.Afredo is not only handsome, but also very nice.

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