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Pero and Sino. p. 319 - Chapter 7 Realidades 3. Pero and Sino. The word pero is usually the equivalent of the English conjunction but . However, there is another word in Spanish, sino , that also means but .
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Pero and Sino p. 319 - Chapter 7Realidades 3
Pero and Sino • The word pero is usually the equivalent of the English conjunction but. • However, there is another word in Spanish, sino, that also means but. • Sino is used after a negative, in order to offer the idea of an alternative: not this, but rather that.
Pero and Sino • You can also use sino with no solo…sino también…(not only…but also) • Apareció no sólo el sol sino también la luna.
Pero and Sino • You use sino que instead of sino when there is a conjugated verb in the second part of the sentence. • No vendí mis libros sino que los regalé.