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"Pero" is a conjunction which is often translated as "but", and "sino que" is a phrase which is also often translated as "but". Learn more about the difference between "pero" and "sino que" below.
pero(
peh
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roh
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. but
Te quiero comprar algo, pero no tengo dinero.I want to buy you something but I don't have any money.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
sino que(
see
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noh
keh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
