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"Sino" is a form of "sino", a conjunction which is often translated as "but". "Aunque" is a conjunction which is often translated as "even though". Learn more about the difference between "sino" and "aunque" below.
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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aunque(
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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. even though
Aunque está lloviendo, el paisaje está precioso.Even though it's raining, the scenery is beautiful.
b. although
Aunque no quedaba mucho tiempo, terminaron la carrera.Although there wasn't much time left, they finished the race.
a. even if
Me encanta ver partidos de baloncesto aunque no sepa lo que está pasando.I love watching basketball games even if I don't know what's going on.
b. although
La pizza está rica aunque no es la mejor que he probado.It's a tasty pizza although it's not the best I've tried.
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