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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "Pero siempre" is a phrase which is often translated as "but always". Learn more about the difference between "pero siempre" and "si" below.
pero siempre(
peh
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roh
 
syehm
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preh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. but always
Puedes mostrarte en desacuerdo, pero siempre con respeto.You can express your disagreement, but always with respect.
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si(
see
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. if
Si llueve mañana, cancelaremos el pícnic.If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
a. whether
Preguntó si me estaba divirtiendo.He asked whether I was enjoying myself.
b. if
Paco quiere saber si Laura también va a asistir.Paco wants to know if Laura is also going to attend.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. B
Primero lo oí en si menor.I first heard it played in B minor.
b. ti (solfége)
Practiquemos las escalas en orden inverso: do, si, la...Let's practice scales in reverse order: do, ti, la...
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