but I am

but I am(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pero soy
My boss thinks I'm lazy, but I am very disciplined. It's just that he does not know me well yet.Mi jefe piensa que soy perezoso, pero soy muy disciplinado. Es que no me conoce bien todavía.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I know I look young, but I am eighteen.Sé que me veo joven, pero tengo dieciocho años.
You're a liar, but I am not.Eres un mentiroso, pero yo no.
a. pero estoy
You explained the lesson to me, but I am confused. Can you explain it to me one more time?Me explicaste la lección, pero estoy confundido. ¿Me la puedes explicar una vez más?
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I wish I was not in love with him, but I am.Desearía no estar enamorada de él, pero lo estoy.
You guys traveled a lot to get there, but I am glad you came to see us.Viajaron mucho para llegar aquí, pero me alegro de que hayan venido a vernos.
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