`but` in Spanish
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but
- conjunction
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used to introduce a contrast
peroI wanted to go, but I was tired. — Quería ir, pero estaba cansado.
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used to introduce a contrast
- preposition
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[dated,
rare],
except; other than
exceptoNo one but John came to the party. — Nadie excepto John vino a la fiesta.salvoNo one but John came to the party. — Nadie salvo John vino a la fiesta.
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[dated,
rare],
except; other than
- adverb
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[dated,
rare],
only; no more than
soloHe is but a child. — Él es solo un niño.tan soloHe is but a child. — Él es tan solo un niño.
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[dated,
rare],
only; no more than
- interjection
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[informal,
exclamatory],
used to express surprise or objection
¡pero! [exclamatory]But that's impossible! — ¡Pero eso es imposible!
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[informal,
exclamatory],
used to express surprise or objection