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"Sin" is a form of "sin", a preposition which is often translated as "without". "Sino" is a form of "sino", a conjunction which is often translated as "but". Learn more about the difference between "sin" and "sino" below.
sin(
seen
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A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. without
No voy a comprarlo sin un descuento.I am not buying it without a discount.
No sé vivir sin ti.I can't live without you.
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sino(
see
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noh
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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. but
No fuimos a la costa, sino a la montaña.We didn't go to the coast but to the mountains.
a. but
¿Quién sino ella podría haber planificado una fiesta tan divertida?Who but she could have planned such a fun party?
b. except
A mi perrito le encanta todo el mundo sino mi exesposa.My puppy loves everyone except my ex-wife.
c. save
Mi hermano come de todo sino marisco.My brother eats everything save seafood.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. fate
Su sino es viajar de país en país.His fate is to travel from one country to another.
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