A1 conjunction Neutral #22 más común

but

/bʌt/

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.

Ejemplos

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1

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

2

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

3

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

Familia de palabras

Adverbio
but
Relacionado
rebuttal
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'but' as a U-turn sign in a sentence; it tells you the direction of the thought is about to change.

Quiz rápido

She studied very hard, ___ she failed the exam.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: but

Ejemplos

1

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

everyday

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

2

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

formal

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

3

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

informal

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

4

The experiment was successful, but the results were not statistically significant.

academic

The experiment was successful, but the results were not statistically significant.

5

We reached the sales target, but the profit margin decreased.

business

We reached the sales target, but the profit margin decreased.

Familia de palabras

Adverbio
but
Relacionado
rebuttal

Colocaciones comunes

but also but also
nothing but nothing but
anything but anything but
all but all but
but then but then

Frases Comunes

But of course

But of course

Last but not least

Last but not least

But for

But for

Se confunde a menudo con

but vs and

'And' adds similar information, whereas 'but' adds contrasting or surprising information.

but vs however

'But' is a coordinating conjunction used mid-sentence; 'however' is a conjunctive adverb usually requiring a semicolon or a new sentence.

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Notas de uso

Use 'but' to link two independent clauses. In modern English, it is acceptable to start a sentence with 'But' for emphasis, though some formal styles discourage it.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget to place a comma before 'but' when it connects two full sentences. Another mistake is using 'but' and 'although' in the same sentence (e.g., 'Although it was raining, but we went out').

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'but' as a U-turn sign in a sentence; it tells you the direction of the thought is about to change.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from Old English 'be-utan', meaning 'on the outside' or 'without'.

Patrones gramaticales

Sentence A, but sentence B. Adjective but adjective. Noun but noun.
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Contexto cultural

In communication, there is a common saying that 'everything before the word but doesn't count,' suggesting that the speaker's true intent follows the contrast.

Quiz rápido

She studied very hard, ___ she failed the exam.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: but

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semiprobine

C1

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C1

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hypersancttion

C1

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informate

C1

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intrajudcy

C1

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unifacion

C1

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hyperclaudal

C1

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