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"Sino que" is a phrase which is often translated as "but", and "sino" is a conjunction which is also often translated as "but". Learn more about the difference between "sino que" and "sino" below.
sino que(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. but
No solo trabaja hasta tarde, sino que lo hace de lunes a domingo.Not only does he work until late at night, but he does so from Monday to Sunday.
a. but
No quiero que me halagues sino que seas sincero.I don't want you to flatter me but to be frank.
a. only
No te exigimos otra cosa sino que apruebes los exámenes.The only thing we are asking of you is to pass your exams.
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sino(
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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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