but now

but now(
buht
 
nau
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pero ahora
Early today, I wanted to go out, but now I want to stay in.Hoy más temprano, quería salir, pero ahora quiero quedarme en casa.
b. pero ya
I thought it would take forever to make dinner, but now it's done.Creí que iba a llevar una eternidad hacer la cena, pero ya está lista.
a. menos ahora
You can come over any time but now.Puedes venir en cualquier momento menos ahora.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. sino que ahora
Not only did John move to your town, but now he's on your block.Juan no solo se mudó a tu ciudad, sino que ahora vive en tu cuadra.
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