adverbconjunctionprepositionpreposition

but

pero

This word is used to show a difference or an opposite idea between two statements.

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Examples

She wanted to go to the party, but she had too much work to finish.conjunction

Ella quería ir a la fiesta, pero tenía demasiado trabajo por terminar.

I would go for a walk, but it looks like it might rain soon.conjunction

Iría a dar un paseo, pero parece que pronto podría llover.

Everyone agreed on the solution, but there were still doubts lingering.conjunction

Todos estuvieron de acuerdo con la solución, pero todavía quedaban dudas pendientes.

The cake is small but very sweet.conjunction

El pastel es pequeño pero muy dulce.

I like cats but not dogs.conjunction

Me gustan los gatos pero no los perros.

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