Meanings (ES + gloss)
aunque • empero • mas • pero
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
She is very old but still attractive.
She’s welcomed them but been rude to us.
sino
On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).
I am not rich but [I am] poor. Not John but Peter went there.
It’s not so much that we don’t wanna go, but I just haven’t time.
excepto • mas • salvo • sino
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
I cannot but feel offended.
My kid does nothing but watch TV all day.
solamente • sólo
Only; solely; merely.
Observe but how their own principles combat one another.
a formidable man but to his friends
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