except for

except for(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. excepto
Everybody went to the movies except for my brother.Todo el mundo fue al cine excepto mi hermano.
b. a excepción de
All of the assignments, except for the reading about the Mayans, are required.Todas las asignaciones, a exepción de la lectura sobre los mayas, son requisitos.
c. menos
He ordered everything on the menu except for the salad.Pidió todo lo del menú menos la ensalada.
d. salvo
I like all music except for country.Me gusta toda la música menos country.
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